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How to become a firefighter in GTAA Toronto Pearson

Verified GuideModel B: Come pre-certifiedOFAI FACTOFAI FPAT

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The GTAA job board currently shows no openings at all: "We do not have any opportunities available." Airport firefighter roles appear there when the GTAA recruits, and the board offers job alerts.

Checked August 10, 2026 against the department's own page. Intake dates change without notice, so confirm there before you plan around this.

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At a glance

Entry model
Model B: Come pre-certified
Fire certification before applying
NFPA 472/1072 HazMat Operations
Medical requirement
EMR or A-EMCA
Driver requirement
Unrestricted Ontario Class D or higher with Z endorsement
Written test
OFAI FACT
Physical test
OFAI FPAT
Last verified
July 2026 · sources monitored daily for changes

A summary of this record. The full detail is below, and the official posting governs.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority runs the fire service at Toronto Pearson and hires experienced professionals rather than new entrants: previous full-time certified firefighter experience is required, alongside HazMat Operations certification, an EMR or A-EMCA credential, and an Ontario DZ licence. The GTAA participates in the OFAI Candidate Testing Services pipeline, so valid OFAI Stages 1 to 3 are required, and working airside means a Transport Canada security clearance is a condition of employment.

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

Required at conditional job offer

Worth knowing

  • Airport fire service operated by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
  • Participates in the OFAI Candidate Testing Services pipeline; certificates are portable across participating municipalities.

Official sources

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

Semparo is not affiliated with or endorsed by GTAA Fire and Emergency Services (Toronto Pearson) or any testing vendor. This guide is independent preparation content.

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