Firefighter Career

At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging and rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities and an engaging and dynamic team to work with.

**Be part of the story. Join our team today.**
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Do you want to join an organization that is constantly evolving to meet the ongoing economic and social diversity of a thriving community? A career in firefighting provides both a challenging and rewarding experience.

As part of our 2024/2025** Career Firefighter** recruitment, Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service is seeking to fill numerous full-time firefighter vacancies.

Firefighters are highly trained professionals, skilled in firefighting, rescue operations, hazardous material training, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other specialized services. Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service firefighters have the opportunity to develop their skills in specialty areas including:

- Swift water rescue
- Vehicle rescue
- High-angle rescue
- Hazardous materials response

**To be considered for this opportunity, you must possess**:

- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
- NFPA 1001 Level 2 with Hazmat Operations
- Valid Class 3 B.C. Driver’s Licence with Airbrake endorsement.
- A commitment to volunteerism, community involvement, personal and professional development.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent public relations, team building and organization skills.

The hourly rate of pay is from $37.54 per hour.

The City of Abbotsford offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

**AFRS Career Firefighter Hiring Process (2024-2025)**

The recruitment process for the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service has been broken down into eight (8) different stages.
- **Stage 1** - Application Accepted
- **(Oct. 1 to Oct. 25, 2024)**:

- **Stage 2 -** Written Exam **(Nov. 16, 2024)**:

- **Stage 4** - Occupational Skills Assessment Day 1 **(Dec. 1, 2024)**:

- **Stage 5 -** Occupational Skills Assessment Day 2 **(Dec.14 & 15, 2024)**:

- **Stage 6** - Reference Checks, Police Information Checks & Vulnerable Sector Search **(Dec. 16, 2024 - Jan. 6, 2025)**:

- **Stage 7** - Pre-Employment Medicals **(Jan. 6 - 17, 2025)**:

- **Stage 8** - Fire Chief Interview **(Jan. 29 & 30, 2025)**

All dates are tentative and may be slightly adjusted throughout the process.

**Estimated Start Date is Spring 2025.