Recruiting

No, you can live in any community. You do need to commit to staying at a Langford Fire Station to complete a minimum of three (3) x 12 hour shifts per month.

At this time we are only accepting candidates who have completed the prerequisites prior to the posting closing date. Please include copies of your certificates as proof of completion at the time you apply.

Yes, although you will need permission from your Fire Chief to apply.

Recruiting is done on an annual basis and the number of candidates we take depends on our needs at the time of each recruitment and the number of qualified candidates we receive.

Yes, although not a pre-requisite, candidates who are successful in the process will receive a conditional offer which includes a condition to successfully complete the UVIC Fire Fit test.

You do not need medical clearance to apply. Candidates who are successful in the process will receive a conditional offer which includes a condition to successfully complete an NFPA 1582 compliant medical exam.

You do not need to complete a Police Information Check to apply. Like the physical and medical testing requirements, candidates who receive a conditional offer will need to successfully complete a Police Information Check. We will also accept Police Information Checks as part of the application as long as they have been completed within the last six 6 months prior to the posting close date.