Aptitude Examination

Firefighter Services of Ontario administers an entry-level firefighter aptitude examination.

• “Hello Fern, Thank you for the follow up email and the best wishes. I wanted to also let you know I had a pleasure while being graded on the skills events. Each and everyone of your staff was a pleasure to interact with. The staff was very professional and easy to talk to. I would like to thank you for the experience I had as it’s been a few years since I’ve been thru the process”
  -Chad Piper, Fire Fighter Candidate

Firefighter Services of Ontario administers an entry-level firefighter aptitude examination. The test format is multiple choice.

Description of the types of questions include:

1. Understanding oral information
2. Understanding written information (reading comprehension).
3. Arithmetic reasoning
4. Maps, diagrams and mechanical drawings

Terminology in this exam is not intended to discriminate against any specific gender, individual or groups of persons. Pronouns are used in a neutral, generic sense and should not be construed as favoring any individual or group of people.

All test materials will be provided, including pencils and erasers. Scrap paper will be provided for problem solving. Cell phones, smart watches, and calculators are not permitted. Candidates are not permitted to leave the examination room throughout the duration of the test.

Candidates requiring special accommodations must contact us AT LEAST one week prior to their appointment. A psychoeducational assessment from a psychologist indicating the type of accommodation(s) is required for consideration.

Candidates must attain a score of at least 70 percent on the exam in order to receive a “Pass” grade.