The hiring process can take approximately six months from the time of application to the time a final offer is given. To be placed in the eligibility pool, as well as filling out the LCFR Supplemental Question form, the selection process includes the successful completion of the following:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please note: As part of the selection process, applicants may be disqualified for use of drugs, certain driving violations, or other factors based on selection criteria.
Fill out the application online. Candidates must also be sure to fill out the supplemental questionnaire linked in the job ad along with their application.
Online written testing is offered every 2-3 months. Candidates will be given a window (usually a week) to log in and take the test at any point. The written test is a standardized general knowledge test. It focuses on decision making, memorization,
The job of a fire fighter is one of the most physically demanding jobs in North America. It requires high levels of cardiopulmonary endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance.
It’s important for candidates to remember to remain truthful during this process!
If there is deception indicated (lying), we cannot move the candidate forward in the hiring process.
Conditional upon successful completion of the remaining steps.
Conducted by our Occupational Health Provider, this goes over medical history and includes bloodwork, a cardiac stress test, pulmonary function tests, audio hearing and vision test, among other things.
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