Aspiring firefighters are expected to maintain high levels of professionalism and trustworthiness, and therefore may require to undergo background checks, medical and drug tests as part of the hiring process.
Conditional Offer Requirements:
- Criminal record Check, including vulnerable sector check. Must have been granted a pardon or record suspension for any criminal convictions.
- Medical Exam: Candidates may be required to undergo a medical examination to ensure that they are physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a firefighter. Requirements are based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Standards. The NFPA standards also lists disqualifying medical conditions.
- Proof of immunization – including Hepatitis B, Rubella, Measles and Tetanus.
- meet NFPA 1582 vision standard
- Normal unaided hearing
- Employment reference checks – be ready to provide the employer with 3 work references
- documented proof of your education may be required
- proof of a valid driver’s license and a driver’s abstract (less than 7 demerits)
- How to reduce the demerits on your Alberta Licence?
- Go to “Online Defensive Driving Course” – 3 demerit reduction (Alberta Only)
- Only every two years – a licence holder can only use the demerit reduction program once every two years.
- Avoid Speeding – make a commitment to yourself that you will no longer speed
- How to reduce the demerits on your Alberta Licence?
- Some organizations may require a pre-employment polygraph exam
