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Specialized Training

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Danielle White
Fire and Emergency Services Enrolment Specialist
 780 853 8789
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There’s a reason "emergency" is part of our name. We prepare first responders, in particular firefighters. We go beyond putting the wet stuff on the red stuff.

Our specialized training courses cover a wide range of skills and knowledge. They range from one- and two-day sessions, to a week or longer. See all the categories below.

Whether your training is one day or several weeks, on our site or yours, you’ll benefit from:

  • hands-on practical training
  • training that meets and exceeds National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
  • experienced field and classroom instructors 

You have options. We currently deliver our courses 3 ways:

Our onsite training is at the Emergency Training Centre, part of Lakeland College's Vermilion campus.

There is no train or plane service to Vermilion. We're located east of Edmonton on the Yellowhead highway (Hwy 16). It's about a 2-hour drive. Please see directions on how to get to campus.

In the dropdowns below, find driving directions, and maps for our Vermilion campus and the Town of Vermilion.

From Edmonton:
  • Take the Yellowhead, Highway 16, east. From the eastern outskirts of Edmonton, it’s less than a 2-hour drive.
  • Take the overpass (Highway 41) into Vermilion from Highway 16.
  • Turn left at the first lights on College Drive.
  • Continue along College Drive. Lakeland College’s main campus is on the left side of the road. The entrance to the Emergency Training Centre is on the right.
From Saskatoon:
  • Take the Yellowhead, Highway 16, west. From the western outskirts of the city, it’s around a 3-hour drive.
  • Take the overpass (Highway 41) into Vermilion from Highway 16.
  • Turn left at the first lights on College Drive.
  • Continue along College Drive. Lakeland College’s main campus is on the left side of the road. The entrance to the Emergency Training Centre is on the right.
From Calgary via Edmonton:
  • Take the Queen Elizabeth II (Highway 2) north
  • As you approach Edmonton’s outskirts, you will look for a sign saying Anthony Henday east (Highway 216).
  • Take 216. You’ll be gradually changing from east to north as you travel around Edmonton. You will be looking for the Yellowhead east exit to Vegreville and Lloydminster.
  • Take the Yellowhead east exit to the Yellowhead (Highway 16). From here it’s less than a 2-hour drive to Vermilion.
  • Take the overpass (Highway 41) into Vermilion from Highway 16.
  • Turn left at the first lights on College Drive.
  • Continue along College Drive. Lakeland College’s main campus is on the left side of the road. The entrance to the Emergency Training Centre is on the right.
From Calgary (cross-country, all paved roads):

Unless you need to stop in Edmonton on your way to Vermilion, there are a number of cross-country routes using highways and secondary highways. All are paved. None are double-laned.

This is one option:

  • Take the Queen Elizabeth II (Highway 2) north to Wetaskiwin.
  • Take the Highway 13 exit to Wetaskiwin and then follow the signs through the city to go to Camrose.
  • Go all the way through Camrose. At the east end of town take Highway 26 to Viking. This is a left turn.
  • When you reach the junction of Highway 14 at Viking, make a right turn onto Highway 14. You’ll be on Highway 14 until just past the east end of the town. Watch for the junction with Secondary 619. This will be a left-hand turn. (You’ll also have a quick turn just after the railroad tracks to travel east).
  • Take Secondary 619 to Highway 41. This road will go east, jog north and go east again.
  • At Highway 41, you’ll turn north (left) and go straight into Vermilion.
  • Turn left at the first lights on College Drive to get to Lakeland College. Lakeland College’s main campus is on the left side of the road. The entrance to the Emergency Training Centre is on the right.

Vermilion campus map

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Vermilion town map

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Besides training on-site, ETC offers distance learning. We use 3 different delivery methods:

For more information about distance learning:

Distance Learning Forms

Find and download the form you need to apply or register for distance learning options.

All ETC forms are interactive pdfs. That means you can fill them out on your computer and return by email. You may also print and fax, or print and send via mail.

Note: If you plan to take a scheduled course on-site at ETC, please use our ETC course registration form.

To return your form(s):

Any of our courses can be delivered as corporate training. 
 
While our main location is the Emergency Training Centre (ETC), we regularly deliver training to municipalities, agencies, and businesses across Alberta and beyond.
 
Our clients range from remote mining operations to major cities, representing industries such as forestry, government, and oil and gas. 
 
Flexible delivery

We can deliver training: 

  • Onsite at our Emergency Training Centre (theory and practical)
  • At your location (theory and practical)
  • Online (theory only)
  • Or through a combination of these options 

For example: Theory components can be taught online, with practical training held at the ETC. We’ll work with you to schedule training at the time and place that best suits your team. 

Customize your training

We can adapt our courses to your industry, organization, or specific circumstances. If you don’t see exactly what you need, contact us—we’ll create a tailored training package for your team.

Contact Brandy Poliakiwski

Training Topics

  • basic emergency management
  • an introduction to emergency centre operations
  • three levels of Incident Command Systems

  • Firefighter Fundamentals
  • NFPA 1001 - Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
  • NFPA 1002 - Fire Department Vehicle Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
  • NFPA 1006 - Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
  • NFPA 1041 - Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications
  • NFPA 1140 - Wildland Firefighter Professional Qualifications
  • NFPA 1072 - Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents
  • NFPA 1081 - Industrial Fire Brigade Member Qualifications

Unique to Lakeland, our livestock-in-emergencies training was developed by our agricultural sciences and fire & emergency services departments.

  • an introduction to fire extinguishers including how to use them
  • fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance

Fire Marshal training covers everything from legislation to three levels of evacuation procedures based on the building type.

Fire is one of 10 safety codes disciplines.

Theory courses for fire safety codes officer are done through the Safety Council, while hands-on practical exercises are done at the ETC.

Course Categories

Explore the various courses we offer below. You have the option to fill out an interest form (link follows).

fireman at firetruckApparatus/Driver Training

students working in extinguisher labExtinguisher Training

insturctor directing fire studentsOfficer and Leadership

person being worked on by paramedicsEmergency
Medical

firefighters in live fire scenarioFirefighting

2 students doing a rope rescueRescue Training

3 people around a municpal mapEmergency Preparedness

emergency students in hazardous materials live scenarioHazardous Materials

 
See something that interests you, but it isn't scheduled? Fill out our specialized training interest form.