Website St. Catharines Fire Services
Click here for the firefighter recruitment guide.
https://www.stcatharines.ca/en/resources/Revised-with-Feb-10-date—Fire-Fighter-Recruitment-Guide.pdf
Employment Criteria
A Fire Fighter is required to perform their duties under emergency conditions. This
position involves the rapid change from relative inactivity to sudden strenuous activity
under physically and psychologically stressful conditions.
The following qualifications must be met to become a Fire Fighter for The City of St.
Catharines:
• Grade 12 Diploma
• Valid Class “D” Ontario Driver’s Licence with “Z” Endorsement
OR other Licence Classification that allows driving in Class D including Class A,
B, C with Z Air Brake Endorsement
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (continuously valid certification and nonexpired no later than date of application)
• Standard First Aid Level C (continuously valid certification and non-expired no
later than date of application)
• NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualification Firefighter Level 1
& Firefighter Level 2 Certification
Additional education or training related to fire or emergency services and/or postsecondary education, trades qualifications are considered assets.
City of St. Catharines
Fire Fighter Recruitment Guide 2024
Human Resources Division
Applicants must be medically fit, in excellent physical condition, to withstand the rigours
of firefighting, emergency response and other non-emergency work, and be willing to
work the current shift schedule (ie. 24-hour shifts). Applicants must also meet the
required physical and mental health requirements and have no conditions that could
interfere with their ability to safely perform the required duties. Applicants will be
expected to be a team player, take direction and be able to follow
orders/procedures/guidelines in a cooperative and safe manner.
During the course of employment, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain
a high degree of physical fitness and regular attendance. Fire Fighters will also be
required to submit to various types of examinations during the course of their
employment, in order to maintain required certifications. The successful candidate will
present themselves in a professional manner and be fully conscious of the public’s
expectations of a Fire Fighter at all times.
Recruitment and Selection Process
Applicants must successfully pass through all stages of the recruitment process. Those
applicants who fail to meet the required standards or meet minimum qualifications at
any stage of the recruitment and selection process may be automatically disqualified.
Phase 1: Screening Test
All applicants will be required to attend Firefighter Services of Ontario (FSO) to have
their qualifications verified and to participate in the FSO Screening. Applicants can
attend any date provided they have their screening completed by February 10, 2024.
The FSO Screening Test will include all of the following components:
• Clinical Assessment
• CPS Aptitude Examination
• Medical Examination
• Tread Water Test
• Acrophobia Test
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
• Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (ESR)
You must register for one of the dates scheduled for this Recruitment Process by
visiting https://register.fireontario.com/. The deadline to register is December, 16,
2023. All screening must be completed by the last testing date, February 10,
2024.
Fire Fighter Recruitment Guide
City of St. Catharines
Fire Fighter Recruitment Guide 2024
Human Resources Division
Fire Fighter Recruitment Guide
Already completed FSO testing?
Candidates who successfully completed the core four tests in one day (Clinical, CPAT,
Tread Water and Aptitude), on or after January 28, 2023, you would be required to
successfully complete:
• Clinical Assessment (if expired, valid for 6 months)
• Medical, Acrophobia, and/or Emotional Stability and Resiliency Assessment (if
expired, valid for 1 year).
Please contact info@fireontario.com to confirm your eligibility.
Please bring your valid Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support certificates with you to
your appointment. You will also be required to present your valid DZ driver’s licence
(OR other Licence Classification that allows driving in Class D including Class A, B, C
with Z Air Brake Endorsement), original Grade 12 diploma and NFPA 1001 Standard for
Firefighter Professional Qualification Firefighter Level 1 & Firefighter Level 2
Certification for verification. There is a $40 application processing fee required, payable
to Firefighter Services of Ontario.
FSO assessment fees, application fees and transportation costs will be the
responsibility of the applicant.
Applicants should visit http://fireontario.com for more information and the fee schedule.
Phase 2: Application Process
ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM JANUARY 29, 2024
TO FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Applicants who have successfully completed Phase 1 of this process are required
to apply online by visiting The City of St. Catharines website at www.stcatharines.ca
and clicking on ‘Careers’ at the top of the home page The online application will guide
the applicant through a list of questions related to their qualifications and experience,
and will require applicants to include the contact information for three (3) supervisory
work references. At the time of applying, applicants will be required to attach a resume
to the online application. The deadline for applications is FEBRUARY 11, 2024 at
11:59 PM.
