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KELOWNA FIRE DEPARTMENT 2255 ENTERPRISE WAY KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA V1Y 8B8 250-864-0439
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Updated: May 30, 2025
Position Title: Firefighter – Eligibility ListSalary Information: $37.63 per hour (2024 rate)Benefit Information: As per IAFF local 953 collective agreement
Application Close Date: August 31, 2025
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Candidate Contact Person:City of Kelowna Human Resources250-469-8528hr@kelowna.ca
Department Overview
The goal of the Kelowna Fire Department is to continue providing prompt, professional, effective fire protection and public safety services to all residents and visitors to Kelowna; including fire suppression and rescue services; fire prevention; fire safety inspections; fire training; first medical responses; hazardous material response; specialty rescue; pre-incident planning; dispatch and emergency management.
Recruitment and hiring of career firefighters is handled through an eligibility list selected after a rigorous recruitment process. These candidates are placed in positions that become available for a specific period commencing as early as Spring of 2026.
More information regarding this recruitment can be found at Firefighter recruitment | City of Kelowna.
City/County/Area Information: Kelowna, British Columbia
Population: 165,000
Job Requirements
Age: 18 years of age or overCitizen: Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada requiredHigh School Grad/GED: YesValid State Driver’s License: Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s License with Air brake endorsement (or equivalent from another province) Ability to Read/Speak English: YesVision (i.e. 20/20): Successfully pass medical testing requirements (including vision and hearing) which are based upon the NFPA 1582 standard with a restriction placed upon candidates with Category A medical conditions as defined in NFPA 1582, Chapter 6, article 6.2.2 College: Please include any completed post-secondary schoolingAcademy Certification: IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited NFPA 1001 – Fire Fighting Practices Level I and II Program, including NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials OperationsPrior Experience: Previous firefighting experience, community involvement and a second language are considered an asset.Necessary Certifications:
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications and skills
Hiring ProcessApplicants who are successful in moving through the hiring process will be expected to:
Schedule:
Shift work is required. Scheduled consists of 2 Days (8:00 - 18:00), 2 Nights (18:00 - 8:00) followed by 4 days off.
Resume Structure
Please submit your resume in the following format:
Contact Info: Name, Address, Phone number and email address
Driver’s License: Please indicate the class of Driver’s license that you have and from which Province.
Education: Please include all education starting with the highest level achieved first and progressing down through individual certificates or courses. Include completion dates.
Employment History (include POC or EMS volunteer work): Please include specific dates. Information in this category should include any firefighting or emergency responder experience, whether or not it was paid or voluntary. Include any other relevant work experience. Years of experience/hours and any progression in work roles or duties.
Community Service/Volunteer Experience – Non-emergency related (outside of standard POC or Firefighter community involvement). Include hours and dates: Examples – Charities, charitable societies, not for profits, coaching sports or facilitating other youth programming, social services volunteering, etc.
Personal Interests/Healthy Lifestyle: This should include physical activities, interests, team involvement/sports, goal setting etc.
Professional Development Activities: Currently taking fire based, medical or leadership courses, toastmasters, self-development.
Second Language:Include languages that you are fluent in.
