Become a Firefighter

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, here are a list of requirements:

• Firefighter Recruitment Checklist - print, complete and sign Recruitment Checklist
• Cover letter and resume
• Copies of all relevant certification/educational qualifications (both required and preferred). This includes the following:
  • High School Graduation or equivalent
  • Valid Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement, equivalent or scheduled testing date (please include a copy of your driver's license)
  • Completion of an approved Firefighter Training Program, NFPA 1001 Levels I and II or approved equivalent
  • Post-secondary education and/or completion of Level 1 Trades Apprenticeship (military training and qualifications may be recognized as post-secondary credits)
  • 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
  • Additional Fire Service related courses
  • Life-saving certificates
  • Community involvement and volunteer experience (i.e. letters of reference)

The Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT) Candidate Orientation Guide is a helpful tool to prepare for the exam and can be downloaded as a PDF file, saved and printed.