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Firefighting is a challenging, demanding, exciting, and fulfilling career that goes beyond physical ability. It also encompasses:
The recruitment process for Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is competitive, multi-stepped and extensive. Candidates who move successfully through all stages of the process are placed on an eligibility list for consideration to be hired as a firefighter. Advancement and placement are based on the applicant’s performance in each stage.
Due to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services' lengthy application process, among other reasons, we will be accepting applications for next year's recruitment cycle before finishing the hiring process for this year. This is a typical occurrence and consistent with hiring practices from previous years. Applications will be accepted between January 1 - 31, 2023 through the City of Edmonton careers page, for potential recruit classes to be hired the following year.
Details and dates will be updated and may be subject to change.
You must upload the following documentation as part of your application. Documents from previous/other applications will not be considered. Please view/print this checklist of required documents prior to applying. Proof of enrolment will not be accepted.
Please upload ONLY the following documents:
Plus, a minimum requirement of one of the following certifications valid at time of application:
It is the applicant’s responsibility to address all the requirements, meet deadlines and be available to attend scheduled assessment dates.
During the process, applicants are responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide. If confirmation is received that information was withheld, falsified or misrepresented by any source, applicants will not be considered for employment. A confirmed misrepresentation could lead to an offer of employment being rescinded and/or dismissal at any point during employment.
As City of Edmonton employees (working for Fire Rescue Services), there’s no question that our roles are diverse, our backgrounds are distinct and our responsibilities are unique. All City work aligns to our corporate promise. The City is guided by 5 Cultural Commitments:
Safe - We value, respect and protect the physical, mental and emotional well-being of each other and those we serve.
Helpful - We care about people’s experiences. We work with them and for them to seize opportunities, address challenges and deliver outstanding service.
Accountable - We are trusted and empowered to embrace our responsibility for our actions, decisions and behaviours.
Integrated - We get the best results when we align our diverse ideas, knowledge and efforts in shared purpose.
Excellent - We perform to our highest standard. We passionately pursue innovation and continuously improve ourselves, our teams and our city.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services’ vision is “to make Edmonton a safer, more livable city by providing the best fire service in North America.” To help achieve this vision, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services has identified 6 vision dimensions:
To succeed in the demanding fire-rescue environment, firefighters must have specific skills. The aptitude test content areas are:
Applicants (by invitation only) will be advised of the day and time of the virtual aptitude test. The test is typically scheduled in March or April. There will be no rewrites.
A non-refundable $50 payment to the City of Edmonton will be required prior to writing the exam.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you need to request an accommodation for writing the Firefighter Aptitude Test you must provide the appropriate documentation to firefighterrecruitment@edmonton.ca by February 28. All documentation needs to be current (within 5 years from the date of application), from a qualified professional, and detail the accommodation requirements as they relate to employment as a firefighter.
Interviews will be conducted by representatives from Fire Rescue Services and Human Resources.
Applicants' physical fitness is tested to ensure they possess the physical capabilities necessary for firefighting. The University of Alberta's Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation administers this test. For additional information about the U of A Firefighter Testing visit UAB.CA/FireTest.
A non-refundable $388.50 payment to the University of Alberta will be required prior to participating in the physical fitness test. About the Test.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services determines the number of applicants to be placed on an eligibility list based on the outcomes from the recruitment process. The eligibility list will be valid until December 31, 2022. This date may be extended at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
Successful candidates will be notified when Edmonton Fire Rescue Services determines the need for a recruit class.
The following steps will then be implemented:
Interested in what it takes to be a firefighter? Here are some first-hand accounts from Edmonton firefighters.
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