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Canadian Fire Departments
To become a firefighter in Canada will most likely encounter a written test. The test measures skills and abilities that are required to be a successful firefighter. Each fire department may choose which exam they require you to take. There are various firefighter exams that a department may choose from.
Below is a list of just some of the exams that you may encounter when applying to be a firefighter in Canada:
- Gledhill/Shaw Fire Test - the Gledhill Shaw firefighter test, also known as the CPS & OS firefighter test, is used by the Brantford, Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and Windsor fire departments.
- Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT)
- Cooperative Personnel Services Test (CPS)
- FPSI National Fire Select Test (NFST) - used by the OFAI - Ontario Fire Administration Inc.
Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces has a firefighter unit, which covers the areas in which other fire departments to not. Although they are members of the Air Force, they may work to support Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army or Royal Canadian Air Force operations. The Firefighters provide 24 hour fire protection. In order to become a firefighter in the Canadian Forces you will need to take the CFAT. Learn more about CFAT.
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