Sault Ste. Marie Regional Training Centre
The Sault Ste. Marie Regional Training Centre (SSMRTC) is a designated regional training centre and is an accredited satellite campus of the Ontario Fire College (OFC), offering National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) courses for Ontario Municipal Fire Services.
Location
Regional Emergency Response Centre (RESC)
65 Old Garden River Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4J5
Registration information
How to register for a course
Complete an
application form online and send us your completed form.
Your application must be received by the deadline indicated in each course description. Unless otherwise stated, applicants are members of an Ontario municipal fire service, be it full, part time or volunteer. Your Municipal Fire Chief or approved designate, confirms you have the required prerequisites, completes your application and emails or faxes to Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services. Your fire department will be notified of your acceptance by email approximately one month prior to the start of the course.
Course Prerequisites
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are members of an Ontario municipal fire service, be it full, part time or volunteer. It is the responsibility of each Municipal Fire Chief or approved designate, to determine applicant meets prerequisites to be eligible to apply for and attend the course, and seek certification. Your application will be reviewed by the OFC Registrar prior to approval for OFC courses.
Accessing pre class materials:
You can access course information by visiting Ontario Fire College.
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Click the "Log in as a guest" button (below the main log in boxes)
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Password: preclass
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Click the course folder
Registration Fees
OFC Fees
Fire departments will be charged a non-refundable registration fee of $65.00 for each student accepted into a course by the OFC. Fire departments will be invoiced quarterly by the OFC.
SSMRTC Fees
Course fee identified in the SSMRTC course calendar for each student accepted into a course is invoiced by the City of Sault Ste. Marie prior to the start of the course. Payment must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the online course start date.
Harmonized Sales Tax
Harmonized Sales Tax is charged on all courses. All course fees listed do not include the applicable HST.
Course cancellations
If you are cancelling
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OFC approved courses are cancelled in accordance with the OFC Cancellation Policy.
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SSMRTC cancellation received 8 weeks or less prior to the course start date may be charged the full course registration fee.
Parking
Student parking is available on-site for all courses.
Alcohol/Drugs/non prescription pharmaceutical
Student(s) under the influence of alcohol/drugs/non prescription pharmaceuticals will be removed from the course and no refund will be issued.
Smoking
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
Coffee will be provided on the first day of each course. Meals are not provided. There are a number of restaurants nearby.
Accommodations
The nearest hotel is The Water Town Inn. Please call the RTC at 705-949-3333 to request a corporate rate code.
The Water Tower Inn
705-949-8111 or 888-461-7077
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this course listing, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services has the right to modify any program, course, location, timetable, or fee without prior notice.
Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services reserves the right to cancel a course because of insufficient registrations or for other budgetary reasons. In the event the SSMRTC exercises such a right, the SSMRTC sole liability will be the refund of registration fees paid, if applicable, by the applicant.
COURSE CALENDAR - 2024
April 5-9, 2024 - NFPA 1006 Auto Ex Blended-24-7 SSM
Prerequisites:
• Member of Ontario municipal fire department
• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II or exterior seals certified with proof of Fire Fighter II auto ex skills completed
Course Fee:
• $950 + HST
Registration Deadline: February 9, 2024
Online Course Start Date: March 8, 2024
April 15 - 24, 2024 - NFPA 1001 FF I Blended-24-7 SSM
Prerequisites:
• Member of Ontario municipal fire department
• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C and AED
Course Fee:
• $650 + HST
Registration Deadline: February 2, 2024
May 31 - June 2, 2024 - NFPA 1521 ISO Blended-24-10 SSM
Prerequisites:
• Member of Ontario municipal fire department
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I
Course Fee:
• $195 + HST
Registration Deadline: March 29, 2024
Online Course Start Date: April 19, 2024
September 12-16, 2024 - NFPA 1072 HM Operations-24-7 SSM
Prerequisites:
• Member of Ontario municipal fire department
• NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness
Course Fee:
• $425 + HST
Registration Deadline: July 11, 2024
Online Course Start Date: N/A
October 4-6, 2024 - NFPA 1521 ISO Blended-24-14 SSM
Prerequisites:
• Member of Ontario municipal fire department
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I
Course Fee:
• $195 + HST
Registration Deadline: August 2, 2024
Online Course Start Date: August 23, 2024
November 1-4, 2024 - NFPA 1041 Instr I Blended-24-18 SSM
Prerequisites:
• Member of Ontario municipal fire department
Course Fee:
• $260 + HST
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2024
Online Course Start Date: September 20, 2024
December 6-8, 2024 - NFPA 1521 ISO Blended-24-18 SSM
Prerequisites:
• Member of Ontario municipal fire department
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I
Course Fee:
• $195 + HST
Registration Deadline: October 4, 2024
Online Course Start Date: October 25, 2024
Students must complete the online coursework prior to the commencement of the in-class sessions; if the online learning portion and assignments are not completed and submitted on time, students will not be permitted to attend at the in-class portion of the course.
Students are required to bring paper, a pen or pencil, a USB memory stick and a laptop or tablet.
Students are required to print and bring their own class materials.
Contact Us
Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services (Headquarters)
72 Tancred Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2W1
T: 705-949-3333
F: 705-949-2341