Assessing your Qualifications
to Become a Halifax Regional Municipality Firefighter
Take a moment to see if you meet the qualifications for a firefighter by answering each of the questions below.
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Are you willing to acquire NFPA 1001 Level 1 Certification? |
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Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? |
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Do you possess a valid Class 5, Nova Scotia Driver’s License or equivalent? |
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Do you have a safe driving record? |
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Have you successfully completed Grade 12 or its equivalent? |
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Are you physically fit and do you maintain a healthy lifestyle? |
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Do you have 20/30 corrected vision with appropriate colour and peripheral vision? |
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Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted, that would exclude you from being in a position of trust, such as a firefighter? |
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Do you currently hold standard first aid and CPR certificates or will you work towards obtaining these?
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Do you have good listening skills and are able to understand and communicate clearly in English? |
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Can you communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing? |
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Are you willing to comply with instructions, directions and orders given by officers? |
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Are you willing to work co-operatively with others as part of a team effort; supporting, encouraging and helping fellow team members to work competently and safely? |
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Are you willing to work in dangerous and unpleasant situations, take calculated risks to help others in need and continue working despite physical discomfort? |
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In the face of uncertainty, can you make necessary decisions? |
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Do you have the self confidence to be assertive when the situation demands it? |
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Are you able to deal with stressful situations in a calm and constructive way? |
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Do you consider yourself tolerant towards others? |
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Do you make an effort to learn about cultures which are different from your own? |
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Are you comfortable with interpersonal situations and establishing rapport with others? |
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Do you try your personal best when carrying out a task? |
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Do you try to assess your strengths and weakness objectively and then attempt to educate or improve yourself? |
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Do you behave in an ethical manner being straight-forward and honest with others; not lying or exaggerating to others? |
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Are you currently active in contributing in some way to your community? |
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Are you willing to adapt to change? |
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Are you willing to attend courses and learn continually? |
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Are you free of phobias relating to height, confined spaces? |
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Do you treat all people with respect, dignity, and professionalism regardless of race, creed, gender, or beliefs? |
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Is your family aware of the time demands that you would be under during recruit training? |
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Are you a non-smoker and willing to remain so? |
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You should be able to answer “yes” to each of these questions
and “no” to question #8 |
