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How to become a firefighter in Moose Jaw

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Model B: Come pre-certified
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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.

Moose Jaw hires pre-certified firefighters through periodic expressions of interest: applicants must have completed grade 12 or GED equivalency, be a graduate of a training institution accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, hold NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I and II, and be registered at minimum as an EMR with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics. A valid Saskatchewan Class 3A licence is required or must be obtainable, with a current driver's abstract, and applicants must be able to pass a medical examination and have no criminal record. Applications include a resume and fire college transcript, candidates travel to Moose Jaw for pre-employment testing, and successful candidates are placed on an eligibility list.

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 before hire

The hiring process

  1. 1

    Application with resume and fire college transcript

    Submitted to City of Moose Jaw Human Resource Services.

  2. 2

    Pre-employment testing in Moose Jaw

    Applicants must be prepared to travel to Moose Jaw, and more than one trip may be required. A written test may be required, and physical fitness testing may be requested before an offer.

  3. 3

    Interview

    Only applicants who qualify are interviewed.

  4. 4

    Eligibility list

    The department hires from an eligibility list; being on the list does not guarantee a position.

Worth knowing

  • The most recent published competition (24-07) closed February 15, 2024; watch the city site for new expressions of interest.
  • Related training and experience are listed as assets.

Official sources

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

Semparo is not affiliated with or endorsed by Moose Jaw Fire Department or any testing vendor. This guide is independent preparation content.

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