Recruitment
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Check this location often for the latest firefighter recruitment opportunities. We update it regularly as positions become available.
ORILLIA - OPEN
Recruitment Guide | Application Check List
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Step One: Review the recruitment guide to ensure you meet the qualifications and understand the process
Step Two: Book your appointment with Firefighter Services of Ontario. Deadline to book your appointment is 4:00PM EST on September 6, 2024. Book all tests in one day. You will receive a confirmation email with details of your appointment once your payment is processed. Testing must be completed by September 21, 2024. Appointments are first come, first serve.
Step Three: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. This assessment is completed online and you will receive information after booking your appointment. Deadline to complete the ESR is 4:00PM on September 13, 2024.
Step Four: Bring the documents listed in the application check list to your FSO appointment. Package will be collected upon successful completion of required tests. Deadline to submit application package is 11:59PM EST on September 21, 2024.
Already completed FSO Testing?
Candidates who successfully completed the core four tests in one day (Clinical, CPAT, Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after September 21, 2023, you would be required to complete:
- Clinical Assessment (if expired, valid for 6 months)
- Medical, Acrophobia, and/or Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (if expired, valid for 1 year)
- Submit your application package to FSO by mail or in-person
Please contact info@fireontario.com to confirm your eligibility.
FORT ERIE - OPEN
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
For more information and to apply, click here
Deadline to apply: 12PM EST on Friday, August 30, 2024
For those of you invited to test, we look forward to seeing you!
INNISFIL - OPEN
Recruitment Guide | Application Check List
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Step One: Review the recruitment guide to ensure you meet the qualifications and understand the process
Step Two: Book your appointment with Firefighter Services of Ontario. Deadline to book your appointment is 4:00PM EST on July 26, 2024. Book all tests in one day. You will receive a confirmation email with details of your appointment once your payment is processed. Testing must be completed by August 10, 2024. Appointments are first come, first serve.
Step Three: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. This assessment is completed online and you will receive information after booking your appointment. Deadline to complete the ESR is 4:00PM EST on August 2, 2024.
Step Four: Bring the documents listed in the application check list to your FSO appointment. Package will be collected upon successful completion of required tests. Deadline to submit application packages is 11:59PM EST on August 10, 2024.
Already completed FSO Testing?
Candidates who successfully completed the core four tests in one day (Clinical, CPAT, Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after August 10, 2023, you would be required to complete:
- Clinical Assessment (if expired, valid for 6 months)
- Medical, Acrophobia, and/or Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (if expired, valid for 1 year)
- Submit your application package to FSO
OSHAWA - CLOSED
Recruitment Guide | Application Check List
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Step One: Review the recruitment guide to ensure you meet the qualifications and understand the process
Step Two: Apply online at the City of Oshawa website
Step Three: Book your appointment with Firefighter Services of Ontario. Deadline to book your appointment is 11:59PM EST on March 8, 2024. Book all tests in one day. You will receive a confirmation email with details of your appointment once your payment is processed. Testing must be completed by April 7, 2024. Appointments are first come, first serve.
Step Four: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. This assessment is completed online and you will receive information after booking your appointment. Deadline to complete the ESR is 4:00PM EST on March 15, 2024.
Step Five: Bring the documents listed in the application check list to your FSO appointment. Package will be collected upon successful completion of required tests. Deadline to submit application packages is 11:59PM EST on April 7, 2024.
Already completed FSO Testing?
Candidates who successfully completed the core four tests in one day (Clinical, CPAT, Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after April 7, 2023, you would be required to complete:
- Clinical Assessment (if expired, valid for 6 months)
- Medical, Acrophobia, and/or Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (if expired, valid for 1 year)
- Submit your application package to FSO
Please contact info@fireontario.com to confirm your eligibility.
HAMILTON - CLOSED - BY INVITATION ONLY
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Deadlines
Step One: The deadline to complete the FireTEAM exam is December 31, 2023.
Candidates who advance to Step Two will be notified in January 2024.
Step Two: In-person testing at Firefighter Services of Ontario in January and February 2024.
ST. CATHARINES - CLOSED
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Recruitment Guide | Application Check List
To learn more, click here
Step One: Review the recruitment guide to ensure you meet the qualifications and understand the process
Step Two: Book your appointment with Firefighter Services of Ontario. Deadline to book your appointment is 4:00PM EST on December 16th, 2023. Book all tests in one day. You will receive a confirmation email with details of your appointment once your payment is processed. Testing must be completed by February 10, 2024. Appointments are first come, first serve.
Step Three: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. This assessment is completed online and you will receive information after booking your appointment. Deadline to complete the ESR is 4:00PM EST on January 10, 2024.
Step Four: Bring the documents listed in the application check list to your FSO appointment. Package will be collected upon successful completion of required tests. Deadline to submit application packages is 11:59PM EST on February 10, 2024.
Step Five: For those who successfully completed all tests at FSO, candidates are required to apply online using the City of St. Catharines Online Career Application System. Online applications will be accepted beginning Jan. 29, 2024. The application deadline will be Feb. 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Already completed FSO Testing?
Candidates who successfully completed the core four tests in one day (Clinical, CPAT, Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after February 11, 2023, you would be required to complete:
- Clinical Assessment (if expired, valid for 6 months)
- Medical, Acrophobia, and/or Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (if expired, valid for 1 year)
Please contact info@fireontario.com to confirm your eligibility.
BURLINGTON - CLOSED
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Recruitment Guide | Application Check List
To learn more, click here
Step One: Review the recruitment guide to ensure you meet the qualifications and understand the process
Step Two: Book your appointment with Firefighter Services of Ontario. Deadline to book your appointment is 4:00PM EST on December 16th, 2023. Book all tests in one day. You will receive a confirmation email with details of your appointment once your payment is processed. Testing must be completed by February 10, 2024. Appointments are first come, first serve.
Step Three: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment. This assessment is completed online and you will receive information after booking your appointment. Deadline to complete the ESR is 4:00PM EST on January 10, 2024.
Step Four: Bring the documents listed in the application check list to your FSO appointment. Package will be collected upon successful completion of required tests. Deadline to submit application packages is 11:59PM EST on February 10, 2024.
Already completed FSO Testing?
Candidates who successfully completed the core four tests in one day (Clinical, CPAT, Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after February 11, 2023, you would be required to complete:
- Clinical Assessment (if expired, valid for 6 months)
- Medical, Acrophobia, and/or Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (if expired, valid for 1 year)
Please contact info@fireontario.com to confirm your eligibility.
For candidates wishing to experience the tests as they wish. An opportunity to practice or pre-qualify for upcoming recruitments.
Open Testing Dates: August 10
Practice Session
– register for any assessments to measure your current status and determine where improvement is needed for future recruitments.
Pre-Qualify Session
– register for all six tests. Candidates who pass all six tests in one day may pre-qualify for recruitments occurring within 6 months of their appointment.
Click here to book your appointment.
News and announcements from Firefighter Services of Ontario for candidates and firefighters.
Welcome City of Kenora!
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Kenora.
We look forward to serving their candidates and working with their incredible team.
Pre-Qualify or Practice for Future Recruitments
A testing session on September 16th is open for candidates to pre-qualify or practice the FSO tests for future recruitments. These open testing sessions are intended to offer candidates an opportunity to prepare and increase their chances of success with the assessments, prior to a recruitment drive. Click on the 'Register' tab to book your appointment. We look forward to seeing you!
Award Finalist - Excellence in Business Award
We are thrilled to announce The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce has selected FSO to be a finalist in the 2023 NBAA - Niagara Business Achievement Awards.
Thank-you to the anonymous community member for the nomination, the kindness of Fire Chiefs who offered testimonials for the submission, and the GNCC for acknowledging the work of FSO in this way. It's been a pleasure sharing what we do with the GNCC. Congratulations to all finalists!
Excellence in Business Award - 26+ employees
This award recognizes companies that have demonstrated business excellence in their field. Recipients will be exceptional examples of companies that have successfully met the diverse challenges of today's business environment.
Welcome Bradford West Gwillimbury!
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Bradford West Gwillimbury.
We look forward to serving their candidates and working with their incredible team.
Welcome Oshawa!
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with City of Oshawa and Oshawa Fire Services.
We look forward to serving their candidates and working with their incredible team.
