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Becoming a Firefighter

We believe in reducing the barriers to entry for people from underrepresented communities and unconventional firefighting backgrounds. There is strength in diversity and inclusion. Firefighting is an amazing career and if you are interested in learning how to get started in pursuing what we believe to be “The Best Job in the World”.

  • Considerations before applying...
  • Do I meet the minimum standard First Aid requirements based on provincial or territorial regulations?
  • Do I possess the appropriate level of driver's license?
  • Have I completed NFPA 1001 Level 1+2?
  • Do I meet the educational requirements?
  • Have I completed the Regional Certification Test?
  • Have I completed the standard swim test requirements?

Recruitment Map

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS)

Surrey Fire Service (SFS)

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS)

Calgary Fire Department (CFD)

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS)

Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal (SSIM)

Toronto Fire Service (TFS)

Hamilton Fire Department (HFD)

Brampton Fire & Emergency Services (BFES)

Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services (MFES)

Ottawa Fire Services (OFS)

Service de protection contre les incendies de la Ville de Québec (SPCIQ)

Recruitment Guidelines

British Columbia

Alberta

  • Calgary Fire Department (CFD)

  • Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS)

Saskatchewan

  • Information Not Available

Manitoba

  • Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS)

Ontario

  • Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (BFES)

  • Hamilton Fire Department (HFD)

  • Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES)

  • Ottawa Fire Service (OFS)

  • Toronto Fire Services (TFS)

Quebec

  • Service de protection contre les incendies de la Ville de Québec (SPCIQ)

  • Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal (SSIM)

New Brunswick

  • Information Not Available

Nova Scotia

  • Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE)

Newfoundland & Labrador

  • Information Not Available

Prince Edward Island

  • Information Not Available
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Common Minimum Qualifications

British Columbia: Vancouver Fire Rescue Services

  • Rank (2021): 8
  • Population (2021): 662,248
  • # of Stations: 20
  • First Aid Min. Standard: BC EMA license 
  • Drivers License: BC Class 3 with Air Brake 
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done? Yes
  • Education Min: High School
  • Regional Certification Test: Self Test
  • Swim Test: No

Common Minimum Qualifications

British Columbia: Surrey Fire Service

  • Rank (2021): 11
  • Population (2021): 568,322
  • # of Stations: 15
  • First Aid: BC EMA License 
  • Drivers License: BC Class 3 with Air Brake 
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done? No
  • Education: High School 
  • Regional Certification Test: Self Test
  • Swim Test: No

Common Minimum Qualifications

ALBERTA: Edmonton

*Information based on 2021 stats

  • Rank: 5
  • Municipality: Edmonton
  • Population: 1,010,899
  • Fire Department Name: Edmonton Fire Services
  • # of Stations: 30
  • First Aid Min. Standard: MFP, AFA Alberta, EMR, PCP, ACP, Nursing Degree
  • Drivers License: Class 3 with Airbrake (Q)
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done?: No
  • Mandatory Education: High School
  • Regional Certification Test: Self-Test 
  • Swim Test: No

Common Minimum Qualifications

ALBERTA: CALGARY

*Information based on 2021 stats

  • Rank: 3
  • Municipality: Calgary
  • Population: 1,306,784
  • Fire Department Name: Calgary Fire Department
  • # of Stations: 43
  • First Aid Min. Standard: Advanced First Aid + CPR + HCP + BLS
  • Drivers License: Class 1, 2, 3 with Airbrake (Q)
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done?: No
  • Mandatory Education: High School
  • Regional Certification Test: Self-Test 
  • Swim Test: No

Common Minimum Qualifications

MANITOBA: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service

  • Rank (2021): 6
  • Population (2021): 749,607
  • # of Stations:  27
  • First Aid Min. Standard: PCP
  • Drivers License: MB Class 4 with Airbrake
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done? Yes + 1072 + 1002 + 1006 Surface Water + 1006 Vehicle Rescue + 1031
  • Education Min: Post Secondary Preferred
  • Regional Certification Test: Self Test
  • Swim Test: No

Common Minimum Qualifications

Québec: Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal

*Information based on 2021 stats

  • Rank: 2
  • Municipality: Montréal
  • Population: 1,762,949
  • # of Stations: 67
  • First Aid Min. Standard: None
  • Drivers License: Québec Class 4A
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done?: Yes, through the colleges
  • Mandatory Education: Three-Year College/Professional Studies Diploma in Fire Safety
  • Regional Certification Test: Self-Test
  • Swim Test: No

Common Minimum Qualifications

ONTARIO: Toronto Fire Service

*Information based on 2021 stats

  • Rank: 1
  • Municipality: Toronto
  • Population: 2,794,356 
  • # of Stations: 85
  • First Aid Min. Standard: SFA
  • Drivers License: DZ
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done?: Yes
  • Mandatory Education: High School
  • Regional Certification Test: OFAI 1, 2, 3 
  • Swim Test: OFAI

Common Minimum Qualifications

ONTARIO: Hamilton Fire Department

  • Rank (2021): 10
  • Population (2021): 569,353
  • # of Stations: 30
  • First Aid Min. Standard: SFA
  • Drivers License: DZ
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done? No
  • Education Min: High School
  • Regional Certification Test: FSO
  • Swim Test: No

Common Minimum Qualifications

MANITOBA: WINNIPEG

  • Rank (2021): 6
  • Population (2021): 749,607
  • # of Stations: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service 27
  • First Aid Min. Standard: PCP
  • Drivers License: MB Class 4 with Airbrake
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done? Yes + 1072 + 1002 + 1006 Surface Water + 1006 Vehicle Rescue + 1031
  • Education Min: Post Secondary Preferred
  • Regional Certification Test: Self Test
  • Swim Test: No

Common Minimum Qualifications

ONTARIO: Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services

  • Rank (2021): 7
  • Population (2021): 717,961
  • # of Stations: 21
  • First Aid Min. Standard: SFA
  • Drivers License: DZ
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done? Yes 
  • Education Min: High School
  • Regional Certification Test: Self Test
  • Swim Test: Self Test

Common Minimum Qualifications

ONTARIO: OTTAWA

*Information based on 2021 stats

  • Rank: 4
  • Municipality: Ottawa
  • Population: 1,017,449  
  • Fire Department Name: Ottawa Fire Services
  • # of Stations: 45
  • First Aid Min. Standard: Red Cross FR/EMR BLS or St. John MFR/AMFR BLS
  • Drivers License: DZ
  • Boat License: No
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done?: Yes
  • Mandatory Education: High School
  • Regional Certification Test: OFAI 1 
  • Swim Test: No

Common Minimum Qualifications

Québec: Service de protection contre les incendies de Québec

  • Rank (2021): 12
  • Population (2021): 549,459
  • # of Stations:16
  • First Aid Min. Standard: n/a
  • Drivers License: n/a
  • Boat License: n/a
  • NFPA 1001 Level 1+2 Done? n/a
  • Education Min: n/a
  • Regional Certification Test: n/a
  • Swim Test: n/a
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