Our Services
Our goal is to be recognized as the centre of excellence for emergency services training worldwide.
The Fire & Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI) is the single point of access for programs for new recruits, firefighters and business that are interested in certification or expanding their skills. Some of the programs we offer include:
- Fire Recruit Training
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Training and Recertification
- Structural Firefighting
- Hazardous Materials (all levels)
- First Aid
- Auto Extrication
- Technical Rescue
- Incident Management Training
- Command and Control
- Emergency Patient Care (First Responder)
- Defibrillator Training
- Fire Extinguisher and Symptom Relief Training
FESTI also provides CPR and First Aid Programs for businesses that are geared to meet industry, business and government requirements. Our expansive facility and course availability allow us to meet a variety of needs.
To enrol or for more information, please contact the Fire & Emergency Services Training Institute at (416)776-5997. Please inquire about customized programs designed to meet the needs of individual fire departments.
Here is a complete list of the courses that FESTI offers:
NFPA Programs
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness
Prerequisite: None
Audience: Emergency Response Personnel (fire, police, EMS, and others) who may be first on the scene of a hazardous materials emergency.
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations
Prerequisite: Awareness Level, NFPA 1001 or equivalent
Audience: First Responders at the operational level.
NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technicians
Prerequisite: Documented proof of Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operational Training Audience: Hazardous Materials Technicians.
NFPA 472 Incident Command
Prerequisite: Documented proof of Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operational training Audience: Incident Commanders.
NFPA 1001 Level I & II Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED
Audience: New recruits for professional service as a firefighter.
NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter Professional
Prerequisite: Certified Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Operational Level
Audience: Fire Departments, both civilian and military whose primary mission is aircraft fire and rescue.
NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue
Prerequisite: Candidate must be a Certified Firefighter or have documented proof of a Hazardous Materials Operations Level course; and introduction to Technical Rescue; and must have completed a Emergency Patient Care (First Responder)s Course or Emergency Medical Care.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Programs
ARFF Recertification 2 days IAW C.A.R.S 323.14 (2) (a) (xi) (A-F)
Prerequisite: Certified as an Airport Firefighter
Audience: Firefighters
ARFF Recertification 1 day IAW C.A.R.S 323.14 (4) (b)
Prerequisite: Certified as an Airport Firefighter
Audience: Firefighter Personnel
ARFF Vehicle Service Test
Prerequisite: None
Audience: Firefighters Personnel
ARFF Awareness for Structural Firefighters IAW C.A.R.S 303 and 328
Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 or Equivalent
Audience: Municipal fire Departments that have an airport within their jurisdiction.
Professional Development
Command and Control
Prerequisite: NFPA 1001 or Equivalent
Audience: Firefighting Personnel
Radio Procedures
Audience: Firefighting Personnel
Public Safety Programs
Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
Prerequisite: None
Audience: Public
Wheel Unit Extinguisher Training
Prerequisite: None
Audience: Public
Respiratory Programs
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Prerequisite: None
Audience: Developed for those individuals who may require added respiratory protection in their line of work.
Annual Fit Testing (SCBA & N95)
Prerequisite: Must be clean-shaven to allow for a face to mask seal.
Audience: Firefighters
Confined Space Training
Confined Space Entry
Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants complete a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Program prior to attending this course. This is not mandatory but recommended.
Audience: Firefighters
Confined Space Recertification
Prerequisite: Confined Space Entry Courses
Audience: Firefighters
Medical Training
Standard First Aid & Basic Rescuer (Adult, child, infant CPR)
Prerequisite: None
Audience: Anyone who want to learn more first aid skills. This course is geared to meet industry, business and government requirements.
Standard First Aid & Heart saver (Adult CPR)
Prerequisite: None
Audience: Anyone who want to learn more first aid skills. This course is geared to meet industry, business and government requirements.
Standard First Aid & Basic Rescuer Renewal
Prerequisite: Current First Aid Certificate, Read Pre-Course Materials given during Qualification course.
Audience: Anyone who want to learn more first aid skills. This course is geared to meet industry, business and government requirements.
Standard First Aid & Heart Saver Renewal
Prerequisite: Current First Aid Certificate and candidates will need to read pre-course materials given during the qualification course.
Audience: Anyone who want to learn more first aid skills. This course is geared to meet industry, business and government requirements.
CPR Basic Rescuer
Prerequisite: None
Audience: Anyone who want to learn more first aid skills. This course is geared to meet industry, business and government requirements.
CPR Renewal
Prerequisite: Current CPR Certificate
Audience: Anyone who want to learn more first aid skills. This course is geared to meet industry, business and government requirements.
Public Access Defibrillators
Prerequisite: Valid CPR Course