The Fire Rescue Service is one of the most unique and challenging work environments known today. It is this diversity that inspires women and men to enter the Fire Rescue Service as an Auxiliary (paid on call) fire fighter. Auxiliary fire fighter's role is to support the full-time fire fighters during paged incidents. This support role is an important strategy in our duties to serve the community.
Fire fighters have more than just a desire to help people. They also have courage and dedication, assertiveness and a willingness to learn new skills, face new challenges and work as part of a team. Our Service is one which calls on its members to perform dirty, strenuous work, often in uncertain and hazardous environments. We can do it safely because of the quality equipment and detailed training we receive. There is a sense of accomplishment after controlling a building fire, joy and elation when a child is rescued, compassion for victims, and fulfillment in teaching fire safety.
The bottom line in our business is measured by the prevention of loss of life, pain and suffering, and property damage. We exist, and are prepared for one reason only: to provide service to our community. If you feel you have what it takes to meet the challenges of our business, we welcome you to join us.
The Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service will be accepting online application starting July 2, 2012 for auxiliary fire fighters.
Only Abbotsford Residents are eligible to apply.
Submitting an application does not guarantee entry into the selection process. The Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service will contact the applicant if and when the applicant is to commence the selection process. This contact can take up to six months, depending on the time of year and the recruiting needs for Auxiliary Fire Fighters. Please be assured that if you meet our minimum requirements, we will contact you at the appropriate time.
Selected applicants will be invited to the Ergometrics Fire Team written examination. Only applicants who pass the written examination will be invited to complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Successful applicants will move forward to the interview/lung testing process.
Auxiliary Optometrist Form
For more information review the Auxiliary Recruitment Application Manual and the recruitment testing Schedule or contact the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service at 604-853-3566 or visit Fire Hall 1.