Careers in Fire Service
How to become a firefighter?
When someone calls 9-1-1 they expect our crews to arrive trained and equipped to respond to their emergency regardless of what it may be.
In addition to fires, Fire Departments have become the first call for most people when there is an emergency in the community that falls outside of the other Emergency Services Agencies primary role.
From combating fires, extricating people from their vehicles, dealing with hazardous goods spills, rappelling off buildings, containing hazardous spills, assisting with medical emergencies, and entering confined spaces your Firefighters need to be ready to respond 24/7. There are hundreds of individual and company skills that need to be learned, mastered, and maintained in order for our firefighter to provide assistance when you call.
Are you interested in becoming a firefighter? Here’s how:
- Meet all required qualifications outlined in the Fort St John Fire Department Recruitment and Selection guide [PDF - 379 KB]
- Score 75% or more on a timed general knowledge exam – candidates who score less than 75% will not be considered
- Obtain and provide Medical Clearance signed by a licensed physician prior to undergoing the physical performance assessment
- Be able to complete a physical performance assessment administered by the Fort St John Fire Department
- This physical performance assessment will combine both an agility test and a general fitness test
- Apply!
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