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Become a wildfire fighter

Firefighters

Are you a physically fit, motivated, team-oriented individual looking for a challenging and dynamic workplace?

The British Columbia Forest Service Protection Program is now recruiting for Fire Crew Member positions for the 2007 fire season. You must apply with an application.

Qualifications

In addition to submitting a completed application package, you must also submit proof of:

  • A valid WCB Occupational First Aid Level 1 with Transportation Endorsement certificate. These certificates must be valid through September 2007.
  • For Rapattack: You must possess a valid OFA Level 3. This must be valid through September 2007.

Applicants are required to meet the pre-employment fitness standard. This fitness test is administered on the first day of Boot Camp. The Medical Exam form, also available within the application package, must be completed and submitted prior to candidates taking the pre-employment fitness standard.

The recruiting process can be quite lengthy, running from the application deadline in January, to a possible boot camp invite in April and job offer by mid-May. We make every effort to keep candidates informed on their status during this time, by email and phone, and it is your responsibility to update and ensure your contact information is current throughout the process. If you are no longer being considered we will advise you directly as soon as possible. Firefighter using a Pulaski

The general timeline for the recruiting process is:

  • January 31st - application deadline
  • early February - application screening
  • mid February through end of March - interviews in various locations in BC
  • mid to late April - invites to candidates for boot camp
  • through May - job offers

To apply

Use our online application system. Your application must be completely filled out by January 31st.

If you are unable to use our online application system due to problems with your own computer, you may download the Fire Crew Application in PDF format, print it, fill it out, and send it in by mail or fax to the address given inside. Please do not use this form unless you are unable to use the online system.

We will only contact those applicants who pass the initial screening criteria
and who will be invited for an interview.

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