Website Innisfil Fire & Rescue Services
The Town of Innisfil is actively recruiting for a full-time Firefighter position. Applicants must pre-register to complete the seven (7) testing components with Firefighter Services of Ontario by 4:00 p.m. EST on July 26, 2024.
Candidates are required to submit their cover letter, resume and proof of
mandatory/preferred qualifications outlined below to Firefighter Services of Ontario.
Firefighter Services of Ontario will forward all provided documents and test results to the
Town of Innisfil.
Bring hard copies of the documents along with the application checklist to your test date.
Already completed FSO testing?
Candidates who have completed testing should submit their documents directly to
Firefighter Services of Ontario along with the application processing fee, no later than
11:59 p.m. EST on August 10, 2024. Please email info@fireontario.com for details on
application submission.
Mandatory & Preferred Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position with the Town of Innisfil, you must meet the
following mandatory qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid Standard First Aid and a CPR Level “C” certificate (minimum)
• NFPA-1001 Firefighter I & II certification (Including NFPA 1072)
• Must have a clean driver’s abstract; a valid Ontario Class “DZ” Drivers Licence,
and access to vehicle for conducting Corporate business.
• Successful completion of all seven components of the Fire Services of Ontario
(FSO) testing
• Must be available to work a variety of scheduled shifts including weekends, days,
evenings and statutory/other holidays, including the ability to respond to periodic
unscheduled emergency call outs after regular working hours.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Police security clearance
including a criminal reference check as well as vulnerable screening.
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This section encompasses the education and skills that most closely reflect the
firefighters’ responsibilities, the preferred qualifications are:
• Firefighting experience (career or volunteer)
• Registered nurse or paramedic
• Valid trade certificate
• Pre-service Firefighting Education and Training diploma
• Community College Diploma in Fire Protection Technology
• Fire Prevention/Inspection
• Public Educator
• Minimum 3 Years of Practical Experience in the fields of Fire Protection,
Prevention, or Emergency Planning
• Minimum 5 Years of Practical Experience in the field of Fire Protection and
Prevention
