In order to pursue a career as a firefighter, aspiring candidates must meet certain minimum requirements, regardless of the municipality or organization they are applying to.
It is always best to check the posting to ensure all minimum requirements are met as the requirements may vary by fire department, depending on the position they are hiring for.
Age: You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
Able to Work: You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada.
Education: Possess a High School Diploma (Grade 12 or GED) or academic equivalency.
Driver’s Licence: You must possess at the minimum a valid Class 5 driver’s license or provincial/territorial equivalent without a Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) status and with:
o less than 7 demerit points
o no current or pending suspensions
o Preferable to have an Alberta Class, 2, or 3 Drivers’ Licence with Air Brake Endorsement or provincial equivalent( must not have expired)
