All Applicants must:

• Be a permanent resident of the District of Kent
• Be in good physical condition, able to meet the physical demands of firefighting (undergo and pass a physical fitness test administered by the Department)
• Undergo and pass a medical examination (from physician) to determine fitness as a firefighter
• Have no phobias of height or confined spaces
• Have normal vision with no colour impairment and normal hearing
• Possess and maintain a valid BC Drivers License with a demonstrated safe driving record
• Provide a Driving Record Check (Driver's Abstract)
• Be able to pass an RCMP Criminal Record Check
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Be able to work as a team member
• Complete the Agassiz Fire Department's six week Recruit Training Program (on Thursdays and some weekends)
• Be available and regularly attend Thursday evening practice Sessions (19:00 - 21:00 hrs)
• Be available to respond to incidents (may occur anytime, day or night, throughout the year)
• Enroll and participate in the BC Fire Fighter Program
• Successfully complete a six month probation period

Note: Firefighters are not permitted to grow facial hair, except moustache (per Workers Compensation Board regulation)

Additional considerations in evaluating candidates

• Permanently employed in the District of Kent
• Previous firefighting experience
• Class 3 license with Air Endorsement
• Grade 12 education
• Experience in construction or mechanical trades
• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment or vehicles
• Ability to respond to daytime calls
• Valid First Aid Certification

If you are called in for an interview, please ensure you bring the following

• Drivers Abstract
• Copy of your Drivers License
• Social Insurance Number
• Your Employers Permission to Respond to Calls Slip
• Any Documentation of Specialized Training

APPLICATION FORM PERSONAL RECORD Applicant's Name Address Home Tel Work Tel Email address Date of Application EDUCATION Last grade completed Year Completed Post Secondary Year Completed How long have you resided in the District of Kent years Do you have any phobias (height, enclosed spaces, etc.) Yes No If yes, please provide details Interest and hobbies DRIVERS LICENCE INFORMATION BC Drivers License Class 1 2 3 4 5 7 None Air Endorsement Yes No Do you have restrictions on your Drivers License Yes No If yes, what numbers EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Please provide details of your previous employment history beginning with the most recent Current occupation Employer Supervisor Employer's Address Phone No Do you work shift work Yes No Hours of work Will your employer allow you to attend emergencies during working hours? Yes No Please bring a signed letter from your current employer with his/her permission with you to an interview   Previous Employment: COMPANY NAME Dates Worked From to Postion(s) Held Description of Duties Name of Supervisor Phone Number Reason for Leaving May we contact employer Yes No     COMPANY NAME Dates Worked From to Position(s) Held Description of Duties Name of Supervisor Phone Number Reason for Leaving May we contact employer Yes No     SPECIALIZED TRAINING Please list and provide details of any applicable training or experience First Aid Fire Fighting Mechanical or Trade Other     Please bring all documentation of training with you to an interview   PERSONAL REFERENCES (Other than relatives) Name Phone Address Name Phone Address Authorization: By submitting this form, I hereby authorize the Agassiz Fire Department to review and authorize each character reference, employer and educational institution as named to provide any information about myself in regards to this application. I certify that the included information as provided, is true and correct and I understand that falsifying any information on this application is justifiable cause for my immediate dismissal from the Agassiz Fire Department.