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Career Firefighter Recruitment

2007/2008/2009

  • We Have Completed The Career Firefighter 2007/2008/2009 Recruitment
  • We are NOT Currently Accepting Applications For The Position Of Career Firefighter
  • We Will Announce Future Recruitments On this Website
 
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Information Updated: September 24, 2010
 
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Updates:

 

The 2007/2008/2009 Career Firefighter Recruitment is complete. We thank all those candidates who participated for their interest throughout the process.

 
If you are a candidate who remains on the eligibility list, please see below for further information:
 

Current Update:

 

Sept 24/10: Based on our current operational roster, we do not anticipate completing a Fall 2010 Hire at this time.

Information regarding any future hires will be updated on this website and those candidates on the eligibility list being considered for hire at that time will be contacted directly.

 
Previous Updates:
 

May 7/10: We are pleased to announce that on April 6, 2010 a group of twelve (12) career firefighter recruits were hired and have joined our service.

Information regarding any future hires will be updated on this website, please note that ONLY those candidates on the eligibility list being considered for hire at that time will be contacted.

 
Jan 27/10 - We are pleased to announce that we will be conducting a Spring 2010 hire. Only those candidates from the eligibility list being considered for this hire group have been contacted. If you are a candidate on the primary eligibility list and have not been contacted, you are not being considered for hire at this time but will continue to remain on the list for consideration in future hires.
 
Sept 15/09 - Based on our current operational roster, we do not anticipate completing a Fall 2009 Hire at this time. Information regarding any future hires will be updated on this website and ONLY those candidates on the eligibility list being considered for hire at that time will be contacted.
 
May 13/09 - Group 1 & Group 2 completed the preliminary phases of the recruitment up to and including Cardiovascular - VO2 Max (cardio) testing. All candidates from Group 1 and Group 2 who successfully completed these phases, up to and including Cardio testing, had been placed on an eligibility list for use in future hirings. Letters were sent in May 2009 via mail to eligible candidates advising of this information.
 
Please Remember:
 
  • Candidates must advise us of changes in their address, phone numbers or email addresses and must also provide us with any updated documentation as required.
  • Level I Firefighter is required by hire date for successful candidates.
  • Please call us at 902-490-5530 to provide the updated information.
 
 

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A Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency

Career Firefighter?

The links below will provide you with the information that was applicable for our 2007/2008/2009 Career Recruitment Process. Future recruitment processes, guidelines and requirements are subject to change so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often for updates.

  Firefighter Job Description
  Quick Facts About HRM Fire
  Frequently Asked Questions (Revised Sept 24/10)
  Self-Assessment Questionnaire
  Firefighter Training Institutions
  General Recruitment Guide   *Subject To Change*
  Volunteer Firefighting At Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency
   

HRM is an Employment Equity Employer and considers appropriate representation in the Municipality’s workforce during any recruitment campaigns.

Therefore, applications from Aboriginal people, visible minorities, women, and other designated groups are encouraged.