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How to become a firefighter in Kelowna

Verified 2026-07
Model B: Come pre-certified
NTN FireTEAM
Department-specific

Kelowna hires pre-certified firefighters: you need IFSAC or ProBoard NFPA 1001 Level I and II including HazMat Operations, plus a BC Class 3 licence with air brake, before you apply. Testing runs through the National Testing Network with a written test and a pre-recorded video interview, followed by physical, swim, and medical testing under NFPA 1582 with Category A restrictions. The department recruits every 2 to 3 years to an eligibility list, so timing your credentials to the posting matters.

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

Application window

Recruits every 2 to 3 years to an eligibility list

Requirements

Required at application

The hiring process

  1. 1

    NTN written test

    Administered through the National Testing Network.

  2. 2

    NTN pre-recorded video interview

  3. 3

    Physical, swim, and medical testing

    NFPA 1582 medical with Category A restrictions.

  4. 4

    Criminal record search

  5. 5

    Final in-person interview

  6. 6

    References

Worth knowing

  • Testing includes a swim component.
  • Medical testing follows NFPA 1582 with Category A restrictions.

Official sources

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

Semparo is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) or any testing vendor. This guide is independent preparation content.

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