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How to become a firefighter in Winnipeg Airport (YWG)
Where are you starting from?
At a glance
- Entry model
- Model A: We train you
- Fire certification before applying
- None listed before applying
- Medical requirement
- None listed
- Driver requirement
- Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement
- Written test
- None published
- Physical test
- Department-specific
- Official links last checked
- July 2026 · sources monitored daily for changes
A summary of this record. The full detail is below, and the official posting governs.
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
- Class 3 licence with air brake endorsement
Or the ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
- Driver's abstract demonstrating a responsible and safe driving record
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.
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).
Preferred assets
- NFPA 1001 Levels 1 and 2 and NFPA 1003 trainingPreferred asset
- Hazardous materials trainingPreferred asset
- ICS 100 trainingPreferred asset
- Airport-related experiencePreferred asset
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
Official links last checked July 2026. Requirements change: the official posting always governs.
- Winnipeg Airports Authority Firefighter posting (Dayforce candidate portal)
- Winnipeg Airports Authority careers
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