Recruitment Process
The following is a basic outline of the recruitment process for the Burnaby Fire Department. Additional data may be collected and evaluated.
Please ensure you meet all the Required Qualifications before completing the Application Form.
Step 1: Application Review
- Applications are reviewed based on an applicant's successful completion of required and recommended qualifications
Step 2: Pre-Screening Interview for the Orientation Program
- Short-listed applicants are invited to a pre-screening interview
Step 3: Successful completion of Criminal Records Search
** Prior to proceeding to the Orientation Program, applicants must provide medical clearance for the Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.) **
Step 4: Orientation Program
- After the Pre-screening Interview and Criminal Records Search, a group of applicants is identified to proceed to the Orientation Program
- Days #1 and #2 , scheduled on consecutive weekends, focus on an introduction to the Burnaby Fire Department and exposure to basic firefighting techniques
- Day #3 to #6 - Ride-Along portion of the Orientation Program. During these four (4) days, participants report to the fire stations. They are exposed to firefighting duties and techniques as determined by the Officer in Charge
- Day #7 - P.A.T. walkthrough
- Day #8 - P.A.T.
FINAL STEPS:
- Fire Chief's Interview
- Updated Driver's Abstract
- Successful completion of Medical Examination
- Successful completion of Reference Check
- Successful completion of Criminal Record Search
Please note you may be released at any time during the Recruitment Process. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.
