The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) is located within the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta which is also the home of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta Districts 5 and 6. The CFD's vision statement is to be an international fire service leader. The mission is to serve the community through excellence in fire prevention, education, protection, and safety. CFD firefighters have diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities which they utilize to serve the community in numerous ways; they respond to fires, rescues, medical emergencies, motor vehicle collisions, and various other emergencies. Our firefighters also engage with members of the community through teaching fire safety and prevention and attending community events.
The CFD is a workplace where all candidates are evaluated equally based on their qualifications, skills, and performance. CFD ensures an equitable hiring process that upholds our high standards of excellence. We seek individuals who share our mission, values, and commitment to service excellence, recognizing that equity and merit together build a stronger team.
We are accepting applications for the Probationary Firefighter Applicant Intake from June 1-30, 2026. The process is long and intensive and consists of ten steps including application, fire service aptitude test, documentation submission, personal history statement review, interview, polygraph, candidate physical ability testing, reference check, selection committee and Conditional Job Offer (CJO). Successfully completing all ten steps in the process does not guarantee that you will be hired. Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on their performance across all steps, with the highest-ranked candidates being prioritized for selection. The most suitable candidates, based on their overall performance and alignment with organizational needs, will receive a CJO.
If you are interested in applying for the Probationary Firefighter Applicant Intake, please ensure you meet the required minimum qualifications before you apply. Applicants will be asked to provide proof of all qualifications.
We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those applicants who are being considered will be asked to move on to the next step in the process.
Collection, use, and retention of personal information will be used in accordance with relevant privacy legislation. By submitting your application and personal information, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information by the CFD to determine your suitability for employment.
