Recruit Training Program

All new Ajax Fire and Emergency Services recruit Firefighters must successfully complete an in-depth and intense recruit training program, before being assigned to a platoon.

The recruit training program is 16 full weeks in length and includes the completion of the Ontario Fire College Recruit Training Program.  This three week intense program includes many hours of “live-fire” training.  As one of the qualified instructors for the Ontario Fire College program, Chief Training Officer Morrison is directly involved in preparing our new Fire Fighters for the varied situations they will face over their careers.  Following completion of the three-week Ontario Fire College, the remaining 13 weeks training are provided to each recruit under the instruction and direction of the Chief Training Officer.

In order to successfully graduate from our Recruit Training Program, each recruit must successfully complete all training including the following:

1. Occupational Health and Safety
2. WHMIS
3. Full Ontario Fire Fighter Curriculum Program
4. SCBA Fit Testing and full training program
5. ISO 9001
6. Incident Management System
7. Personnel Accountability System
8. Full Emergency Medical Responder Program
9. Certification in Automated External Defibrillation
10. Gas detection and air monitoring
11. Pumper operations
12. Aerial operations
13. Driver training
14. Electrical hazards
15. Auto extrication
16. Natural gas awareness
17. Radio communications
18. Ice/Water rescue
19. Hazardous materials
20. Designated Officer training
21. Flammable liquid fire fighting
22. Computer training
23. Extensive practical and fireground training
24. The full Ontario Fire College Recruit School

Check out some photos from our most recent Recruit School!