Recruitment
Firefighter Services of Ontario is pleased to bring you recruitment opportunities, testing sessions and relevant announcements. Check back often.
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Check this location often for the latest firefighter recruitment opportunities. We update it regularly as positions become available.
ST. CATHARINES - OPEN
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
Step One: 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 11:59PM EST on August 22, 2025. 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 October 5, 2025. Appointments are first come, first serve. A waiting list will be maintained if all timeslots fill up. Email info@fireontario.com to be placed on the waiting list.
Step Three: Complete the Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (ESR) by 4PM EST on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Step Four: Bring the documents listed on the application check list to your FSO appointment. The package will be collected upon successful completion of the required tests. Deadline to submit application packages is 11:59PM EST on October 5, 2025. Application packages are to be submitted in-person (on any of the test dates) or by mail. Emailed application packages will not be accepted.
Step Five: For those who successfully complete 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 from September 22, 2025, to October 13, 2025.
Already completed FSO Testing?
Candidates who successfully completed the core four tests in one day (Clinical, CPAT, Tread Water and Aptitude) on or after October 5, 2024, 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 and arrange application package submission (in-person on any of the test dates or by mail).
For candidates wishing to experience the tests as they wish. An opportunity to practice or pre-qualify for upcoming recruitments.
Open Testing Dates: June 2025
Practice Session
– register for any assessments (except Emotional Stability and Resiliency) to measure your current status and determine where improvement is needed for future recruitments.
Pre-Qualify Session
– register for all six tests (no Emotional Stability and Resiliency assessment). Candidates who pass all six tests in one day may pre-qualify for recruitments occurring within 6 months of their appointment.
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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.
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.
