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Role of the College

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Training to Save Lives

Manitoba’s centre of excellence in emergency services education

MESC Mission Statement

“To build a safe and resilient province by pursuing educational excellence in collaboration with emergency responders, citizens, and diverse communities.”

As a post-secondary institution focused primarily on training emergency services personnel, MESC and its instructional staff stand out as recognized industry leaders, both within the Province of Manitoba, and across Canada. 

With course accreditation to the current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) on the fire side, and to the National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) competencies and the Accreditation Canada’s Education Quality Program (EQual) on the paramedicine side, the training MESC provides to its students results in certification in a wide variety of accredited content.

Accrediting Bodies

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Public Fire Paramedic Program

The Public Fire Paramedic Program (PFPP) is the MESC’s flagship program.

Accredited Courses

MESC holds accreditation for many courses through IFSAC and ProBoard as a show of excellence in training curriculum.

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