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Prince George Fire Rescue Service

Career Firefighter — Prince George (2026)

Prince George, BCRegular full-timeLast verified Nov 3, 2026

Applications are submitted on the department's official site. Firefighter Academy is not the hiring department.

Salary
Recruit: $6,848/month ($82,176 annualized), as advertised
Closing date
Nov 13, 2026
Employment type
Regular full-time
Openings
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Job overview

  • Prince George is accepting applications for an eligibility list of regular full-time career firefighters. The City’s live recruitment page lists November 13, 2026 as the updated deadline; the downloadable PDF retains the original October 30 date. A first recruit group could start in spring 2027, with actual starts based on staffing needs. Use the City page for the application form, one-PDF checklist and current submission instructions.
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Qualifications

Legal entitlement to work in Canada and high-school graduation are required. The package covers NFPA 1001 I and II, BC Class 3 with air brakes, first-aid credentials, driving history and police checks. Some qualifications may be in progress when applying; give completion dates. Class 3 must be obtained before interview, and all qualifications by the official offer. Out-of-province applicants must provide equivalency evidence where requested.

Recruitment process

Application review → online aptitude and psychometric testing → CPAT → interview → references → medical examination → eligibility list. Current dates: testing January 9, 2027; interviews February 8–26, 2027. CPAT must precede interview and be within the City’s validity window. Dates may change.

Aptitude testing

Plan your Prince George application

Read our independent hiring guide for salary, qualification deadlines, CPAT rules and a document checklist. Follow the City’s instructions for the actual application and assessment arrangements.

Ready to apply?

Applications close Nov 13, 2026. Confirm all requirements on the official posting before submitting.

Official source: Prince George Fire Rescue Service. Firefighter Academy provides preparation resources only and does not screen, hire, or process applications.

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