How to become a firefighter in Winnipeg Airport (YWG)

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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.

Winnipeg Airports Authority firefighters deliver aircraft rescue and firefighting, emergency first aid response, and airport safety services at Winnipeg Richardson International. The current verified posting is a one year term with the opportunity to become full time, and it sets a lower certification bar than most airport fire services: post-secondary education in a related field and a Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement (or the ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire) are the stated criteria, while NFPA 1001 Levels 1 and 2, NFPA 1003, hazardous materials training, and ICS 100 are listed as assets. Candidates must maintain a high level of physical fitness, complete a medical assessment, and be able to obtain and keep an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card, a D-AVOP, and an ROC-A as conditions of employment.

Entry-level hiring with no fire certifications required. The department trains recruits in-house. Medical certifications and driver licensing are the differentiators.

Requirements

Required at application

Post-secondary education in a related field
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Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement
Or the ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
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Driver's abstract demonstrating a responsible and safe driving record
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Required before hire

High level of physical fitness and a medical assessment
The posting requires maintaining a high level of physical fitness and completing a medical assessment.
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Required at conditional job offer

Airport Restricted Area Identification Card, D-AVOP, and ROC-A
Condition of employment is the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card, a D-Airport Vehicle Operator's Permit, and a restricted radio/telephone licence (ROC-A).
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Preferred assets

NFPA 1001 Levels 1 and 2 and NFPA 1003 training
Preferred asset
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Hazardous materials training
Preferred asset
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ICS 100 training
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Airport-related experience
Preferred asset
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Worth knowing

The verified posting is a 1 year term position with the opportunity to become full time, reporting to the Fire Captain and the Director, Airfield Services.
Earlier Winnipeg Airports Authority competitions have required NFPA 1001 Levels 1 and 2 outright, so requirements vary by posting; confirm the live posting before applying.
Shift work in a 24/7 environment, including nights and weekends, is required.

Official sources

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

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