Firefighter Recruitment

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2019 Recruitment Update

Candidates who are moving forward to the interview process have now been contacted.

For more information:

Email: humanresources@princegeorge.ca
Phone: 250-561-7626

Recruitment Process

The City of Prince George's fire department serves a population of 75,000 citizens and responds to an average of 5,000 calls each year. During open recruitment, Prince George Fire and Rescue Services accepts applications from exceptionally trained, highly motivated individuals to join its team and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies.

• Recruitment is not open at this time. Future recruitment drives will be announced on this page and on the City homepage.

Qualifications

All applicants must meet a minimum set of qualifications for consideration, which include certifications and fitness requirements. Candidates who satisfy the following criteria are encouraged to submit an application.

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What to Expect During the Hiring Process

Candidates must be available for testing and interviews in Prince George on specified dates and are responsible for all costs - including travel and testing fees - associated with the competition.

Recruitment Steps

The firefighter recruitment process takes place over seven steps:

1. Application Review
   
• Application packages are reviewed for minimum and preferred qualifications and for application package completeness.
  
2. Testing
   
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to Prince George to participate in written aptitude and psychometric testing.
  
3. Physical Assessment
   
• Candidates will be required to travel to the Lower Mainland to complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
  
4. Interview
   
• Candidate’s qualifications and test scores will be used to establish a shortlist. These candidates will be invited to Prince George to participate in an interview.
  
5. Reference Checks
   
• The City requires three references for each candidate.
  
6. Medical Examination
   
• Candidates will be required to visit an approved physician to complete a Firefighter Medical Examination.
  
7. Eligibility List
   
• An Eligibility List will be established to fill anticipated vacancies. The number of candidates placed on the list and the duration of the list are at the City’s discretion. Start dates will vary depending on our staffing needs.
  
• Candidates placed on the Eligibility List will be required to ensure all certificates and licenses are kept current. If more than twelve months has elapsed since you passed the CPAT or Firefighter Medical Examination, you will be required to complete another examination at your own expense before you are hired.
  

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Work Environment

Prince George Fire Rescue Service attends to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle crashes, river and wilderness emergencies, and all types of rescue situations. There are four fire halls in the City of Prince George which are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A career with the Service provides members with ongoing education in the latest firefighting, fire prevention, medical response, and search and rescue techniques. The Service is also active in the local community through fire and life safety education and fundraising. 

Firefighters work an eight-day schedule and average 42 hours a week. The schedule includes two day shifts of 10 hours and two night shifts of 14 hours followed by four days off.

Firefighters serve on teams specialising in:

• Vehicle extraction
• Hazardous materials response
  
• Swift water and ice rescue
• High angle rope and confined space rescue

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Questions and Answers

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