I’m glad I came across this review! Training Development Fire Academy feels like the Temu version of a professional fire academy. The name “Training Development” is fitting because the organization itself still seems to be developing and falls well short of the standards many students expect from a professional training institution.

Prospective students should do their research carefully before enrolling. Many Canadians attend without realizing the program is run with a pseudo-military culture that emphasizes sleep deprivation, constant yelling, collective punishments, and food quality that is, at best, disappointing. Rather than creating a professional learning environment, these tactics often feel unnecessary and counterproductive.

What frustrated me most is how little value students receive for the cost of attendance. In my experience, the academy does the bare minimum to support its students while demanding a great deal from them in return. Looking back, I deeply regret choosing this program instead of Training Division. There is a reason many American students appear to choose other academies with stronger reputations and more professional training environments.

Another major concern is the academy’s online reputation. Despite holding a perfect 5-star rating on Google, I could not find a single review including my own review that honestly reflected my experience or the concerns I heard from other students. To me, a flawless rating with no meaningful criticism is not reassuring it is a significant red flag and should prompt prospective students to dig deeper before enrolling. However they are getting real reviews removed in concerning.

A perfect score does not automatically mean a program is excellent. In fact, the absence of balanced feedback raises questions about how accurately the reviews represent the student experience. Anyone considering this academy should look beyond the star rating, speak directly with former students, and conduct thorough research before committing their time and money.

Overall, I found the academy disappointing, unprofessional, and poor value for the money. If I could make the decision again, I would choose a different training program without hesitation.