The Canadian Armed Forces hires military firefighters who provide structural and aircraft rescue firefighting at bases and wings across Canada. Recruits complete basic military training, then about seven months at the Canadian Forces Fire Academy in Borden. Graduates of accredited fire programs may qualify for direct entry options.
Pay: Not posted
Closing date: Open until filled (ongoing recruitment)
Key requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited fire service program, or high school with Grade 10 math (Quebec Sec. 5, CST 4)
- Valid driver's licence
- Pass the Firefighter Pre-Entry Fitness Evaluation
- Complete Basic Military Qualification and the Basic Occupational Qualification at CFB Borden