Becoming a firefighter is one of the most challenging, fast-paced and rewarding professions available. The Town of Ajax takes pride in the recruitment and ongoing training of all of our current and future firefighters.

Career Opportunities

For more information on career opportunities with us, view the Town's current career opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications to be considered for a career as a Town of Ajax Firefighter include:

  • Must have completed as a minimum grade 12 or equivalent;

  • Successful completion of NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications Levels 1 and 2 (IFSAC and or Pro Board certified) or;

  • Valid, current and successful completion of the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Service - Stages 1 to 3 including the Swim Test;

  • Up-to-date certification in both Standard First Aid/CPR and BLS;

  • Current and unrestricted Class DZ Ontario driver’s license – minimum– (you will be required to provide proof of your valid DZ license;

  • Ability to speak, read and write English fluently and communicate clearly and precisely under demanding conditions;

  • Ability to handle periods of intense and sustained physical, mental and emotional stress;

  • Ability to work well as part of a team and have strong interpersonal and customer service skills;

  • Must be able and required to work 24 hour shifts, including weekends and holidays;

  • Ability to provide a current vulnerable sector check;

  • Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Below are some additional qualifications that are considered an asset:

  • Completion of the emergency medical responder (EMR) program;

  • Demonstrated work experience as an active firefighter with a municipal, military, federal and/or industrial fire service;

  • Demonstrated computer skills;

  • Fluency in a second language or sign language.

Firefighter Training

All of our firefighters must successfully complete an in-depth training program before being assigned to a platoon. Once assigned, every firefighter is expected to continue meeting training requirements for the duration of their career.

Our firefighter training includes (but is not limited to) the following topics;

  • full Emergency Medical Responder program
  • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus fit testing and training
  • driver training
  • aerial operations
  • pumper operations
  • ice/water rescue
  • auto extrication
  • gas detection and air monitoring
  • extensive practical and fireground training
  • hazardous materials awareness
  • radio communications

Co-operative Education

Every year we invite two local students to participate in our co-op program. This program allows students to shadow our firefighters and fire prevention inspectors and earn credit for doing so.

Our co-op program is very popular, typically we interview students towards the end of grade 11 to set up placements for the following year. If you are interested in doing co-op with us, talk to your high school guidance counsellor.