Fire Services employment

Our firefighters respond to a variety of emergency situations including structure fires, auto-extrications and cardiac related events. As well, many firefighters also serve on one of our four special teams:

• Ice/water rescue or swift water rescue
• Hazardous materials
• Technical rescue (rope rescue)
• Fire communications.

When not involved in emergency events, our firefighters are out in our community promoting public service, fire prevention and life safety.

Minimum academic requirements:

• Proof of grade 12 diploma in the Province of Ontario, GED or equivalent (transcript with grades or diploma accepted as proof)
• Current IFSAC and/or ProBoard Certification in:
• NFPA 1001, Firefighter Level 1
• NFPA 1001, Firefighter Level II
• NFPA 1072 (or 472), Hazmat Awareness
• NFPA 1072 (or 472), Hazmat Operations
• Other IFSAC and/or ProBoard certifications will be considered an asset
• Unregulated third‐party training provider certifications will not be accepted or used in the selection process.  Must be IFSAC/Proboard sealed only

Driver’s license requirements:

• Valid unrestricted Ontario class D driver's license with a Z endorsement provided prior to interview
• DZ Licence and/or road tests completed after the application deadline will not be accepted
• Out of province equivalent licences will be accepted at the time of application, however these must be converted to a valid Ontario DZ license within 90 days of hire
• Must provide proof of a 3 year uncertified driver’s abstract with application

First Aid requirements

• Current First aid, CPR & AED certification is required
• "Emergency Care for Professional Responders" will be considered an asset (EMR)

Criminal Reference Check

• Criminal reference check with a vulnerable sector screen, no more than 12 months old will be required at time of hire.

Aptitude and Physical Testing

•  Successful completion of Stages 1 and 2 of the OFAI Candidate Testing Services (as verified by possession of a current and valid CTS Certificates). Certificates must be valid and current at the time of application to be accepted (not expired). Please note: a current and valid Stage 3 certification will be required prior to hire but not required at the time of application.
• Applicants are responsible to cover the cost of the certifications noted above
• Candidate Physical Ability Tests (CPAT) are not accepted
• OFAI Swim test is an asset