Recruitment

We are pleased to announce our two year list is confirmed as of May 2007.

Next round : Fall 2009

We are looking for team-oriented individuals who are prepared for a challenging and satisfying career in our community. In our next round, we will be looking forpeople with firefighting / rescue experience, through job experience (fulltime or volunteer), or pre-service college.

For further information check out the City of Peterborough website (click here) .

BACKGROUND

We conduct recruitments every few years based on retirements. The process is open to all candidates who meet the minimum requirements of Age 18, have a valid Ontario Driver's License and a Grade 12 diploma. A notice is posted in local newspapers, on this Fire Website, the City of Peterborough Website, and in the office of Canadian Human Resource Employment Centre.

In the past, candidates submitted a detailed application and package of diplomas, and certifications. Those who qualified, wrote an entrance exam, then successful candidates were requested to complete a Physical Test and Job Skills Test.

Successful candidates are interviewed by City staff and Fire Department personnel. The process is under review and will be posted leading up to the Recruitment Competition.

Peterborough Fire & Rescue subscribes to the Office of the Fire Marshal's Firefighter Curriculum for Professional Firefighters. Training encompasses the following areas:

• Fire Suppression Training
• Firefighter Survival and Rapid Intervention Training
• Emergency Medical Services: Defibrillation, First Aid / Trauma Care & CPR
• Auto Extrication Training
• Haz-Mat Training
• Water / Ice Rescue Training
• Rope Rescue Training
• Confined Space Rescue Training
• Carbon Monoxide Detection Training
• Computer Use & Dispatch Training
  And special presentations by outside agencies.