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How to become a firefighter in Fredericton

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The requirements below were researched against the official sources linked at the bottom of this page and are pending final verification. Always confirm against the current official posting.

Fredericton hires full-time firefighters into the suppression unit under IAFF Local 1053, working a 42-hour week on a four-platoon system of 24 hours on and 72 hours off. The city's posting asks for graduation from a recognized fire training institution, with career firefighters holding equivalent IFSAC and Pro Board Firefighter Level 1 and 2 certifications also considered. Candidates must meet departmental medical and physical standards and obtain a security clearance. A Class 3 licence with air endorsement is an asset at application and must be completed within the probationary period. Selection includes written aptitude testing with a candidate-paid test fee, a panel interview, physical testing, and a suitability interview.

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II plus HazMat Operations are required before applying. Budget for fire school before you can compete.

Requirements

Required at application

  • Fire training institution graduation, or IFSAC and Pro Board Firefighter Level 1 and 2

    The posting states: Graduation from a recognized Fire Training Institution. Career firefighters with equivalent certifications (IFSAC and PROBOARD FF Level 1 & 2) may be given consideration. Proof must be included with the application.

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  • Meet departmental medical and physical standards

Required before hire

Preferred assets

  • Class 3 licence with air endorsement
    Preferred asset

    An asset when applying; must be completed within the probationary period as a condition of employment.

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  • First aid and CPR certification
    Preferred asset

    Listed as an asset alongside years of volunteer firefighter service and first responder experience.

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  • Ability to communicate in both official languages
    Preferred asset

    Listed on the posting as an asset.

The hiring process

  1. 1

    Application by email with one complete document

    Proof of fire training graduation or equivalent certifications plus a resume of at most 4 pages with contact information, employment history, education, specialized training, and 2 professional references.

  2. 2

    Written aptitude testing

    The written test fee is the applicant's responsibility.

  3. 3

    Panel interview

  4. 4

    Physical testing

  5. 5

    Suitability interview

Worth knowing

  • Requirements are from City of Fredericton competition 1011.24 (March 2024), the most recent posting verified against the official PDF.
  • Applicants should be prepared to make multiple trips to Fredericton over a short period; transportation costs are the applicant's responsibility.
  • Compensation follows the IAFF Local 1053 collective bargaining agreement.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-07. Requirements change: the official posting always governs.

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