Join Waterloo Fire Rescue
A career with Waterloo Fire Rescue gives you the opportunity to work with a team that keeps our community and neighbourhoods safe.
On this page:
- Waterloo Fire Rescue people and locations
- Learn how Waterloo Fire Rescue supports the community
- How to qualify to be a firefighter
- Apply for a job
- Apply for Emergency Services Career Camp
Waterloo Fire Rescue people and locations
We employ a team of over 125 people and respond to more than 8500 calls each year. Learn more about our fire services locations.
How Waterloo Fire Rescue supports the community
Waterloo Firefighters are skilled professionals who take pride in serving our community. We provide the following essential services:
- public fire education programs for residents of all ages and business owners
- educating the community and promoting fire prevention, including inspections and enforcement
- respond to fires and medical emergencies, complete training activities, conduct post-fire salvage and clean up, conduct pre-planning activities, maintain stations and equipment
Firefighters are active in the following areas:
- community service
- community education
- continuing education in all firefighting aspects
How to qualify to be a firefighter
The City of Waterloo is a rewarding place to work. As a member of Waterloo Fire Rescue, you will support the delivery of services that impact residents of this city each day, making it a great place to live, work and play for everyone. Come work with us!
Probationary firefighter qualifications |
Minimum qualificationsTo be eligible for consideration, you must meet and maintain the following requirements before the application deadline and throughout the recruitment and selection process. Proof of required certifications must be attached to your application.
Preferred qualificationsThe requirements listed below are preferred qualifications; however, the absence of such will not disqualify a candidate from consideration:
AssetsFirefighter recruitment is a competitive process. Here are skills and qualifications Waterloo Fire Rescue considers an asset to our service:
Recruitment process requirementsAs candidates advance through Waterloo Fire Rescue’s recruitment process, they will need to complete the following as part of their application:
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Apply for a job
Check our job opportunities page to see if we are hiring. Candidates are tested using an external testing program that assesses potential firefighters.
Emergency Services Career Camp (ESCC)
The ESCC is a joint camp experience from Waterloo Fire Rescue, Waterloo Regional Police Services and Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services, modelled after successful camps across the province.
Apply by July 31 2025
Join us for this year’s camp at the Waterloo Region Emergency Services Training and Research Centre.
The application form will be available in Spring 2025
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Application requirements |
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
The application requires 200 words about why you want to participate and your future career aspirations, as well as 200 words about what you hope to learn from the experience. |
If you need assistance completing the application or have questions about the application process, email fire@waterloo.ca or call 519-884-2121.