Thank you for your interest in joining New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services. We are not currently recruiting Firefighters at this time.
To assist with future applications, we created an Application Guide listing requirements:
• Firefighter Recruitment Checklist – print, complete and sign
• Cover letter and resume
• Copies of all relevant certification/educational qualifications (both required and preferred). This includes the following:
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High School Graduation or equivalent
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Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement, equivalent or scheduled testing date (please include a copy of your driver’s license)
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Completion of an approved Firefighter Training Program, NFPA 1001 Levels I and II or approved equivalent
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Post-secondary education and/or completion of Level 1 Trades Apprenticeship (military training and qualifications may be recognized as post-secondary credits)
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Valid BC Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board License in one of the following: First Responder Level III with AED and Spinal Endorsements OR Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) OR Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) OR Advance Care Paramedic (ACP) OR other medical qualifications
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Additional Fire Service related courses
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Life-saving certificates
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Community involvement and volunteer experience (i.e. letters of reference)
Applicants may order the “Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT) Candidate Orientation Guide” by clicking the following link: https://www.fpsi.com/product/new-fact-vb/. The FACT Candidate Orientation Guide is a helpful tool to prepare for the exam and can be downloaded as a .PDF file and saved or printed.
