The Grimsby Regional Training Centre (GRTC) offers classrooms, wet lab, commercial kitchen, training tower and burn cells. The GRTC is an accredited satellite campus of the Ontario Fire College (OFC), offering National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Ontario Fire Code courses.
Location
167 Mountain Rd., Grimsby ON L3M 4E7
Registration information
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Complete an application form now Send us your completed formHave your Municipal Fire Chief or designate complete the application form and email or fax to the Grimsby Fire Department. Fire college courses that have prerequisites are approved by the OFC Registrar prior to acceptance. You will be notified of course acceptance by email. Submit your application 5 weeks in advanceYour applications must be received a minimum of 5 weeks in advance of the course start date. |
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Prerequisites |
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It is the responsibility of the Municipal Fire Chief or designate to determine applicant meets prerequisites. Your application will be reviewed by the Ontario Fire College Registrar prior to approval for OFC courses. Accessing course informationYou can access course information by visiting Ontario Fire College.
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| Registration Fees |
OFC FeesFire departments will be charged a non-refundable registration fee of $65.00 for each student-learner accepted into a course by the OFC. Fire departments will be sent an invoice on a quarterly basis from the OFC. GRTC FeesFire departments will be charged a course fee by the Town of Grimsby identified in the course calendar. Harmonized Sales TaxHarmonized Sales Tax is charged on all courses. All course fees listed do not include the applicable HST. |
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If you are cancelling
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| Parking |
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Student parking is available on-site for all courses at the back of Fire Station. |
| Alcohol/non prescription pharmaceutical |
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Student(s) who are under the influence of alcohol/drugs/non prescription pharmaceuticals will be removed from the course and no refund will be issued. |
| Smoking |
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Smoking is not permitted in / on the property except in the designated area. Failure to follow this policy will result in students being removed from the course with no refund. |
| Meals |
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All full-day courses will include refreshments and lunch, otherwise indicated. Students are responsible to email us with any food restrictions in advance of the course start date. |
| Disclaimer |
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While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this course listing, the Grimsby Fire Department (GFD) has the right to modify any program, course, location, timetable, or fee without prior notice. GFD reserves the right to cancel a course because of insufficient registrations or for other budgetary reasons. In the event the GFD exercises such a right, the GFD sole liability will be the refund of registration fees paid, if applicable by the applicant. |
Course calendar – 2019
| Feb 4-7, 2019 NFPA 1035 FLSE II (Course #19-2 G) |
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Prerequisites: NFPA 1035 FLSE I Course Fee: $250.00 +hst |
| Feb 8, 2019 NFPA 1035 Public Information Officer (Course #19 - 2 G) |
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Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $60.00 + hst |
| Mar 11-15, 2019 Fire Code DIV. B PT 4 (Course #19-2 G) |
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Prerequisites: Fire Code Div. B Pt 2&6 and Courtroom Procedures Course Fee: $300.00 +hst |
| Mar 11-15, 2019 NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IV (Blended) (Course #19-2 G) |
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Prerequisites: NFPA 1021 FO III Applications must be received to the Grimsby Regional Training Centre no less than 6 weeks in advance of the course start date. Online pre-class must be completed prior to the course. Course Fee: $300.00 + hst
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| April 8 - 12, 2019 NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator (Course #19 - 7 G) |
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Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $495.00 + hst |
| April 24 - 26, 2019 Courtroom Procedures (Course #19 - 6 G) |
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Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $200.00 + hst |
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April 26 - 29, 2019 ISFSI Live Fire Instructor Credential |
| International Society of Fire Instructors Association (ISFSI) is hosting this intensive three-day program that explores the most recent NFPA 1403 standard and applies the principles of the standard to the student’s ability to instruct live fire training in a safe environment. The course is delivered in a true blended learning approach using the online-learning system to prepare the candidate for the three day instructor led course. Additional details and to register, link https://www.isfsi.org/p/ca/vi/sid=311 |
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April 29 - May 3, 2019 NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I (Blended) (Course #19 - 4 G) |
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Prerequisites: NFPA 1001 FF II or NFPA FF II Recruit Course Fee: $375.00 + hst |
| May 13 - 17, 2019 Fire Code Div. B PT 2 & 6 (Course #19 - 7 G) |
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Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $300.00 + hst |
| May 27 - 31, 2019 NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I (Course # 19 - 16 G) |
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Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $375.00 + hst |
| June 3 - 7, 2019 NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator (Course # 19 - 8 G) |
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Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $495.00 + hst |
| June 10 - 14, 2019 NFPA 1031 II Fire Inspector (Course #19 - 4 G) |
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Prerequisites: Legislation, NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness, NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I, Fire Code Div. B Part 2 and 6, Courtroom Procedures and Fire Code Div. B Part 9 Course Fee: $300.00 + hst |
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June 17 - 21, 2019 NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II (Blended) (Course #19 - 7 G) |
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Prerequisites: NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I Course Fee: $375.00 + hst |
| September 9 - 13, 2019 NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III (Blended) (Course #19 - 6 G) |
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Prerequisites: NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II Course Fee: $375.00 + hst |
| September 23 - 27, 2019 NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I (Course #19 - 8 G) |
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Prerequisites: NFPA 1075 Hazardous Materials / WMD Awareness Course Fee: $300.00 + hst |
| September 30 - October 2, 2019 NFPA 1035 FLSE I (Course #19 - 7 G) |
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Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $200.00 + hst |
| October 21 - 25, 2019 NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II (Course #19 - 11 G) |
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Prerequisites: NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I Course Fee: $375.00 + hst |
| November 4 - 8, 2019 Fire Code Div. B PT 9 (Course #19 - 6) |
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Prerequisites: Fire Code Div. B PT 2 & 6 and Courtroom Procedures Course Fee: $300.00 + hst |
| November 25 - 29, 2019 NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator (Course #19 - 9 G) |
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Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $495.00 + hst |
| December 2 - 4, 2019 Courtroom Procedures (Course #19 - 7 G) |
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Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $200.00 + hst |
Course calendar - 2020
| January 13 - 17, 2020 Fire Code Div. PT 4 (Course #20 - 3 G) |
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Prerequisites: Fire Code Div. B PT 2 & 6 and Courtroom Procedures Course Fee: $300.00 + hst |
| January 27 - 30, 2020 NFPA 1035 FLSE II (Course #20 - 2 G) |
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Prerequisites: NFPA 1035 FLSE I Course Fee: $250.00 + hst |
| January 31, 2020 NFPA 1035 Public Information Officer (Course #20 - 2 G) |
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Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $60.00 + hst |
| February 3 - 7, 2020 NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IV (Blended) (Course #20 - 3 G) |
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Prerequisites: NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III Course Fee: $375.00 + hst |
| March 2 - 5, 2020 Fire Code Div. B PT 3 & 5 (Course #20 - 1 G) |
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Prerequisites: Fire Code Div. B PT 2 & 6 and Courtroom Procedures Course Fee: $250.00 + hst |
| March 23 - 27, 2020 NFPA 1031 II Fire Inspector (Course #20 - 2 G) |
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Prerequisites: Legislation, NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness, NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I, Fire Code Div. B Part 2 and 6, Courtroom Procedures and Fire Code Div. B Part 9 Course Fee: $300.00 + hst |
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