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Become a Firefighter
* Information provided by the City of Surrey from their web site *
How to become a Career Fire Fighter
Required Qualifications
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- High School graduation and successful completion of a minimum of one year post secondary education (30 credits) or completion of two years of an apprenticeship program.
- Valid B.C. Driver’s License, Class 3 with air, and a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behavior. More than six points in the last three years is considered excessive.
- No summary conviction for a criminal offence related to the job of a firefighter.
- 20/30 visual acuity unaided and uncorrected. Color and peripheral vision safe for the position of a firefighter.
- Normal unaided hearing.
- Completion within twelve months of the date of application, an entry level firefighter medical examination conducted by MCM Occupational Health Services (Telephone: 604-878-1103)
- Successful completion of the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) Firefighter Training Program or an IFSAC certified NFPA 1001 Level 2 program.
- First Responder Level 3 certification provided by JIBC.
- All requirements must be supported by certificates or documents for candidates to be considered for the position of career firefighter.
How Do I Apply For A Career Firefighter Position?
Applications for career firefighter positions with the City of Surrey are accepted only when there are vacancies or new positions are approved. Applicants must meet all required qualifications to be considered for Surrey Fire Department career positions.
This opportunity is open to both male and female applicants.
Check out the City web site for opportunity postings
http://www.surrey.ca/Inside+City+Hall/Career+Opportunities/default.htm
You will be required to:
- Pass a written exam.
- Pass a medical examination.
- Pass a physical fitness and performance assessment.
- Participate in an interview.
- Successfully complete the Fire Department training program.
Preferred qualifications:
- A Class 3 Driver’s License with an air brake endorsement.
- First aid training.
- Building construction or trade background.
- Fire related courses or work history.
- A non-smoker.
