Richmond Hill Fire Regional Training Centre

03/19/2026

🔥 Another great day of learning at the RTC!

We’re always proud to host pilot courses for the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal Ontario Fire College, and last week was no exception. The latest session of NFPA 1021 – Fire Officer III brought future leaders together for a full mock emergency management scenario… and of course, no scenario at the RTC is complete without a touch of reality courtesy of RHFES.

Yes - the iconic IMS coloured vests made an appearance, helping set the stage and bring the exercise to life.

Investing in strong, confident, well‑prepared officers is something we’re honoured to support. Looking forward to the next one 🔥💼

11/13/2025

🚒📚 Today, the RHFES Regional Training Centre is proud to host chief officers for a NFPA 1021 (Fire Officer) Level III pilot course. This program is designed to strengthen leadership skills for chief officers, preparing them to guide their departments with vision and accountability.

While the focus is on leadership development, participants also explore tools like S.M.A.R.T. objectives - because even though chiefs may not deliver fire & life safety education directly, they oversee the teams who do. Understanding how to set clear, measurable goals ensures that public education programs are effective and truly make an impact in the community.

Courses like this highlight the importance of strategic leadership in modern fire service, equipping chiefs to lead not only in emergencies but also in prevention and education.

07/30/2024

Last week, firefighters from across the province participated in an Ontario Fire College water rescue course at the RTC!

A big thank you to the City of Markham Pan-Am Centre for their generous support and to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Lake St. George for hosting us. Together, we're enhancing our skills to keep our communities safe on the water! 🌊🚒

06/02/2024

06/01/2024

Students enjoyed an action-packed Pump Ops course at the RTC this week, with perfect weather conditions to boot!

04/24/2024

As we celebrate Administrative Professional's Day, it's the perfect opportunity to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to someone who embodies dedication, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Today, we shine the spotlight on Jennifer, an invaluable member of our team at the RTC, whose tireless efforts and meticulous attention to detail have not only propelled our operations forward but have also significantly enhanced the experience for all those who have attended our courses.

Jennifer's role in the RTC goes far beyond her official duties. With her exceptional organizational skills and proactive approach, she ensures that every course runs smoothly and every participant's needs are addressed.

For all those who have attended courses at the RTC, you've likely witnessed Jennifer's warmth and competence firsthand. On this Administrative Professional's Day, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Jennifer for all she does. Her hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we are truly fortunate to have her as a part of our team. Thank you, Jennifer, for everything! 👏

03/12/2024

We had a great week out on Lake Simcoe last week for the Ontario Fire College Ice Rescue course, including a pretty cool (and picturesque) night time scenario. Thanks to Georgina Fire for helping to coordinate!!

03/06/2024

It was spring-like weather today, but we luckily found some ice for our Ice Rescue course. Thanks to and OFM for their help with the course today!

03/01/2024

This week we hosted an Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector II course...and it even included a road trip! Thanks to City of Richmond Hill staff at Tom Graham Arena for facilitating a tour of the facility for the students. Great hands-on learning!

02/17/2024

The RTC is in full swing as we hit the first long weekend of 2024!

Happy Family Day weekend to everyone, and to those on-duty...stay safe!