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Firefighter Requirements

Qualifications


Please ensure you meet all the required qualifications before completing the application form.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must meet ALL OF THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW:
  • Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant status (include copy of birth certificate or other proof of entitlement to work in Canada, i.e. Passport)
  • High School Graduation or Equivalent (include copy of diploma)
  • Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence without restrictions and a good driving record. More than 6 points in the last 3 years is considered excessive (include copy of licence and driver's abstract available from the Motor Vehicle Branch - Licence Office)
  • No conviction of a relevant criminal offense for which a pardon has not been granted (completion of criminal record search not required at time of application).
  • First aid training within the past three years (include copy of certificate)
  • Physically fit and able to complete a physical abilities test
  • 2 years work experience