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Saskatchewan Emergency Response Institute

Suncrest College is proud to be the home of the Saskatchewan Emergency Response Institute where professional and industrial firefighting training takes place. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

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Featured Courses

NFPA 1001 Level I - Professional Firefighter

The NFPA 1001 Level 1 Standard is part of the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) guidelines for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. It outlines the minimum requirements for a firefighter to be certified at the Firefighter I level. In this course, students will be exposed to the fundamentals of Firefighting. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1001 Level II - Professional Firefighter

The NFPA 1001 Level II Standard is part of the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) guidelines for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. It builds upon the skills and knowledge gained in Level I and outlines the minimum requirements for a firefighter to be certified at the Firefighter II level. In this course, students will develop more advanced firefighting skills, with an emphasis on increased responsibility, fireground operations, and decision-making. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1002 - Driver/Operator Part 1

Learn to safely and confidently drive and operate a wide range of emergency vehicles, including pumps and rescue apparatus. The program covers everything from foundational driving skills to routine maintenance. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1002 - Pump Operations Part 2

Master the essential knowledge and skills required to operate fire pump systems effectively. The program covers pump theory, hydraulics, maintenance, foam operations, drafting, and relay pumping to ensure reliable water delivery during emergencies. Training also prepares operators to manage water supply, determine correct pump pressures, and perform field operations that support safe and effective fire suppression. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Training Package

This comprehensive NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue program takes responders from foundational awareness through advanced technician-level proficiency, building the skills needed to support, perform, and lead rope rescue operations in both low‑angle and high‑angle environments. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1021 - Fire Officer Level I

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Designed to prepare new fire officers to supervise a single company by building core skills in leadership, emergency management, administration, safety, and operational planning. The program focuses on practical duties such as assigning tasks, managing resources, assessing risk, and maintaining professional conduct, helping firefighters transition confidently into their first supervisory role. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1041 - Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Level I

This program establishes the standards for firefighters and emergency personnel to become effective instructors. It guides participants from introductory teaching skills through lesson delivery while building competency in adult learning principles, lesson planning, student evaluation, and maintaining a safe, energized training environment. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1041 - Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Level II

Build upon the fundamentals of Instructor I by advancing skills in course development, evaluation, and program management. Participants learn to create detailed lesson plans, design and administer assessments, oversee other instructors, manage training resources, maintain records, and coordinate full training programs from start to finish. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1081 – Advanced Exterior Level

Advanced Exterior Level training is designed to give brigade members the knowledge and skills for fighting exterior industrial fires, including the use of PPE, SCBA, building search and rescue techniques, and advanced exterior firefighting techniques. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1081 – Incipient Level

Build the essential foundation every firefighter needs. Training for the incipient facility fire brigade member focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to safely attack incipient (early stages) fires only. Incipient fire brigade members are not required to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or thermal protective clothing so they must be able to safely combat a fire without having to enter an environment that is Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH). In this course, students will learn how to fight the fire effectively using only portable fire extinguishers or small handlines. Live fire hands-on scenarios involve the use of portable fire extinguishers, small hand lines, and master streams. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1081 – Industrial Fire Brigade Leader

Industrial Fire Brigade Leader training is designed to give brigade members the knowledge and skills necessary to become brigade leaders. The course covers command structure and fireground organization, communications, and strategy and tactics. The Brigade Leader Level includes theory and practical components. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

NFPA 1081 – Interior Structural

Students will learn how to safely respond to an interior structural fire in an industrial facility. Instruction covers the use of required apparatus, techniques, and tools in an industrial setting for a fire of this nature. Through hands-on scenarios, theory and practice, students will develop the ability to master an interior structural fire as a member of the Industrial Fire Brigade Team. CONTACT US: Email SERI@suncrestcollege.ca or Phone 1(639)562-9610.

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