🚒 Central York Firefighter Jobs 2026 – CYFS Probationary Firefighter

📍 Location: Newmarket & Aurora, Ontario
🏢 Department: Central York Fire Services (CYFS)
💼 Position: Probationary Firefighter
📋 Competition: 26-206
🕐 Employment: Regular Full-Time
💰 Salary: $59,824
📅 Posted: September 14, 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: October 2, 2026

Central York Fire Services (CYFS) is recruiting Probationary Firefighters for its growing fire service serving the communities of Newmarket and Aurora, Ontario.

This is an opportunity for qualified firefighter candidates to join a professional emergency services organization and become part of a crew responsible for responding to a wide range of emergencies.

🚒 About the CYFS Probationary Firefighter Position

The Probationary Firefighter works as part of an emergency response crew to provide effective service during fires, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, and other calls.

Firefighters operate under the direction of a Fire Captain, while also being expected to work with limited supervision when circumstances require it.

The position involves significant responsibility, including emergency response, equipment operation and maintenance, public education, fire safety activities, station duties, and maintaining professional competency.

🔥 Firefighter Duties & Responsibilities

CYFS Probationary Firefighters may be responsible for:

🚒 Fire & Emergency Response

• Responding to fire emergencies and performing fireground operations as part of an emergency response crew.
• Operating as part of a team during emergency incidents.
• Responding to emergency rescue calls and carrying out rescue operations.
• Responding to hazardous materials incidents and assisting with mitigation and control operations.
• Responding to medical emergencies and providing emergency patient care.

🧯 Fire Apparatus & Equipment

Firefighters are responsible for operating and maintaining:

• Fire apparatus
• Firefighting equipment
• Rescue equipment
• Other equipment required to mitigate emergency incidents

Maintaining operational readiness is an important part of the position.

🏠 Fire Station Duties

Probationary Firefighters perform station duties that help maintain clean, safe, and operational fire stations.

📚 Public Education & Fire Prevention

The position also includes opportunities to:

• Provide public fire safety education.
• Participate in public education activities.
• Participate in fire safety inspections.

📋 Administration & Professional Development

Firefighters may also perform administrative duties and are expected to maintain their professional competency throughout their career.

🎓 CYFS Firefighter Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements.

🔥 NFPA 1001 Firefighter Certification

Applicants must possess:

NFPA 1001 – Firefighter I and II certification, including education and training from an accredited institution.

🏃 OFAI Candidate Testing

Candidates must have valid certificates from the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Program for:

• Stage One
• Stage Two
• Stage Three

All three stages must be valid at the time of application.

A valid OFAI Swim Test Certificate is required if a candidate is selected for an interview.

⛑️ First Aid & CPR

Applicants must possess:

Intermediate First Aid and CPR-C, or a higher-level certificate.

The certification must remain current throughout the recruitment process.

🚗 Ontario Driver’s Licence

Candidates selected for an interview must possess a valid:

Ontario Class D driver’s licence with Z endorsement.

👁️ Hearing & Vision Requirements

Applicants must meet specific occupational medical requirements.

Hearing

Permitted hearing loss must not exceed 40 decibels, unaided, in either ear at the specified frequencies of:

• 500 Hz
• 1,000 Hz
• 2,000 Hz
• 3,000 Hz

Vision

Candidates must meet the vision standards outlined in:

NFPA 1582 – Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.

🎓 Education Requirements

Applicants must have completed:

Grade 12 or equivalent, as approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

🇨🇦 Legal Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or landed immigrant.
• Be able to understand and communicate clearly in written and verbal English.

👮 Criminal Record Requirement

Candidates must not have a criminal record unless a pardon has been granted under the Criminal Records Act of Canada.

Candidates who advance beyond the application stage will be required to provide original or certified copies of required documentation.

🕐 Firefighter Shift Requirements

CYFS firefighters must be available to work a variety of shifts, including:

• ☀️ Days
• 🌙 Nights
• 📅 Weekends
• 🇨🇦 Statutory holidays
• 🚨 Extended hours when required due to emergency responses

The position requires the ability to work a 24-hour shift schedule.

⭐ Preferred Firefighter Experience & Skills

CYFS identifies several additional areas that may strengthen an applicant’s profile.

Preferred experience and transferable skills may include:

• Previous work experience
• Customer service experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Other relevant training or qualifications
• Other relevant work experience
• Community service
• Volunteer involvement

Candidates should consider highlighting relevant experience and transferable skills in their resume and cover letter.

💰 Central York Firefighter Salary

The posted salary/pay range for the Probationary Firefighter position is:

$59,824

Candidates should review the complete CYFS recruitment information package for additional details regarding compensation and employment conditions.

📅 CYFS Firefighter Application Deadline

The application deadline for Competition 26-206 is:

October 2, 2026

Applicants should ensure their complete application is submitted before the closing date.

🏃 CYFS Firefighter Recruitment

Firefighter recruitment is highly competitive, and Central York Fire Services receives a significant number of applications.

Candidates should ensure that they have all required qualifications and documentation before applying.

The key requirements include:

✅ NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II
✅ Accredited firefighter education and training
✅ OFAI CTS Stages 1, 2 & 3
✅ OFAI Swim Test if selected for interview
✅ Intermediate First Aid + CPR-C or higher
✅ Ontario Class D + Z endorsement if selected for interview
✅ Grade 12 or equivalent
✅ Valid hearing and vision standards
✅ 24-hour shift availability
✅ Legal entitlement to work in Canada
✅ Minimum age of 18

📌 Central York Firefighter Job – Quick Facts

Requirement	Details
🚒 Department	Central York Fire Services
💼 Position	Probationary Firefighter
📋 Competition	26-206
📍 Location	Newmarket, Ontario
🏢 Service Area	Newmarket & Aurora
🕐 Employment	Regular Full-Time
💰 Salary	$59,824
🔥 NFPA	NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II
🏃 Testing	OFAI CTS Stages 1–3
🏊 Swim Test	Required if selected for interview
⛑️ First Aid	Intermediate First Aid + CPR-C or higher
🚗 Licence	Class D + Z endorsement if selected for interview
🕐 Schedule	24-hour shifts
🎓 Education	Grade 12 or equivalent
📅 Closing Date	October 2, 2026

🚒 Apply for Central York Fire Services

If you’re looking for firefighter jobs in Ontario, the Central York Fire Services Probationary Firefighter competition is an opportunity to join a professional fire service serving Newmarket and Aurora.

Before applying, candidates should carefully review the complete CYFS Recruitment Information Package 2026 and ensure all minimum requirements are satisfied.

📅 Competition 26-206

Position: Probationary Firefighter
Employment: Regular Full-Time
Salary: $59,824
Location: Newmarket, Ontario
Application Deadline: October 2, 2026

Recruitment requirements and processes can change. Applicants should review the official Central York Fire Services recruitment information before submitting their application.