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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”.

Recruitment Map

Surrey Fire Service (SFS)

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS)

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)

Quebec City Fire Protection Service (QCFPS)

Recruitment Guidelines

British Columbia

  • Surrey Fire Service (SFS)

  • Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS)

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Alberta

  • Surrey Fire Service (SFS)

  • Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS)

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Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Ontario

Quebec

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Newfoundland & Labrador

Prince Edward Island

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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: OFAI 1 
  • Swim Test: No
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