Firefighter Recruitment

The St. John's Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) is a professional emergency response organization. Our staff are dedicated to providing a high standard of service to the community we protect.

Being a firefighter is both challenging and rewarding. The job is physically demanding but also very rewarding. It involves years of continuous education and training but protecting the lives and property of our residents creates a feeling of great satisfaction.

Recruitment usually takes place every two to three years. The City announces upcoming competition dates through the media.

Applications for Temporary Firefighter positions are only accepted once the job competition is posted. It is anticipated for the job competition to be posted on or near November 14, 2022. Further instructions to apply online will be provided at that time. Completion of the Temporary Firefighter Application Form will be required.

The Firefighter Recruitment Guide outlines the most recent hiring process and required qualifications. This information is subject to change for future competitions. Please continue to check this page for updates.

How to apply

To apply for any position, you must have a City of St. John's online candidate profile. Please visit the How to Apply page for details.

• Type your information on the application form and save the completed form as a PDF file on your computer. When you are ready to apply online, submit the application form as an attachment under the 'Resume' category. Submit other scanned documents as attachments under the applicable category of 'Certificate' or 'Other'.
• Use appropriate file names for each document you upload (i.e. IFSAC Seal, RNC Certificate, First Aid, etc.). Make sure all document scans are legible.
• Do not correct formatting errors after you upload the application, even if prompted to do so. Applications will be screened from the PDF attachment (in Adobe) and not the online text version.
• If documentation is not attached to support all qualifications required at the time of application, you will be screened out of the competition.