With so many challenges, especially for remote communities, to access a lot of needed training we have developed our own training entity which provides training, certification and learning opportunities for Fire Departments, especially serving Indigenous Communities.

We also provide some useful links before for those who may find it useful. 

Knowledge | Experience | Learning

It is often challenging for departments to access quality instruction, training, certification and especially standardized with 'seals' but the skill sets are still required.  So IFSD have now developed their own accreditation of training courses so that fire departments, especially remote and often smaller with less resources, can access the needed training.

General Rules 

Certification for our NFPA Standard Courses

• Instructor       Would be trained and certified to NFPA standard

• Proctor            Trained Proctor. Impartiality requirements. Not one of the instructors.

• Authority / Director          Organizational Leader representing the standards and awards

Planned Training Courses 

NFPA Standard Courses

• Wildland Fire                              NFPA 1140                   

• Company Officer - L1                       NFPA 1021                  

• Wilderness Search and Rescue NFPA 1006                   

Note: By default, Face to face teaching is preferred WITH online or blended options if possible, versus mostly or largely online. 

Testing Notes

We may however provide some online testing options. We may also be able to provide testing accommodation measures to ensure individuals can participate equitably in assessments to remove barriers to the test-taking process, allowing individuals to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

Non-NFPA Courses

• Small Fire Suppression Series Car Fire Blanket

• Drug Admin Narcan             Naloxone

• Conflict Resolution               Tactical Communications (TPC)

• G.O.A.L. Symposium Global Operators and Leaders Symposium  | 

provided by The Emergency Response Team Search and Rescue (ERTSAR)

Indigenous Based Courses

• Bushcraft and First Nations Survival Skills

• Traditional Fire Knowledge

• Spirit Dish / Bowl        

Non-NFPA Courses (Their own standard)

• Red Cross                     First Aid & CPR Courses (inc. FR AND EMR)         

• Stop the Bleed             Hemorrhage Control (At least 3 methods) 

STANDARDS REQUIRED | NOTE TO PROVIDERS
Some of this training is inherently risky. We welcome proposals to provide such training to our communities and Fire Departments and we may recognize them if they meet certain standards.

However, and in the first place, the following considerations are expected:

1. A Registered Organizational Entity (e.g., Corporation)

2. Insurance and WSIB

3. A stated purpose of the training

4. A lesson plan Followed

5. A safety plan created

6. A (daily) TAP sheet prepared

7. The Instructor is fully qualified

8. Additional Instructors & Helpers are qualified

9. Appropriate Instructor to Student Ratios (e.g., Tech Rescue Min. 2 and 1:6)

10. Rated / Recognized PPE is used commensurate with training needs

11. Recommendation Letter / Referrals

12. Learning Accommodations [Sample Link] 

13. Written testing is relevant to taught material (No Surprise clause)

14. Official Testing and Assessments are unbiased, invigilated / proctored, independent & fair 

15. Certificates for Successful completion awarded at the time or as practicably possible soon after.

These 15 requirements are the minimum foundation required to provide such services (to First Nations) and will will list here the entities who have met or exceed such requirements.

• Advanced Rescue by DIMERSAR

• ERTSAR | The Emergency Response Team Search and Rescue