POC Recruitment

Fire Recruitment Process

Applications can be completed below, requested by email through the Fire Chief, or, picked up in person at the fire hall.
Criminal Record Check
Driver’s Abstract
Standard Personal Interview
Pre-Orientation
Recruitment Physical
Standard Orientation/Basic Training

Please note:

The minimum age requirement is 19
Must be Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant
Must live within 12kms of the fire hall (1799 Nicola Ave)

Recruit classes are conducted as needed. Interviews are conducted approx. one month prior to the start of recruit training. If an applicant successfully completes the recruitment process and is accepted as a paid-on-call firefighter, they will begin the Recruit Training Program that includes hands-on training, with additional weekly training sessions covering a variety of drills, practice sessions, and competency tests. Training is provided at no cost to you.

Name: *

First

Last

Date of Birth: *

(Year/Month/Day)

Current Residential Address: *

Unit #/Street #/Street Name/City/Postal Code)

Phone Number: *

Home

Phone Number:

Work

Phone Number:

Cellphone

Email: *

Confirm Email

Are you a Canadian Citizen? *

Are you a Landed Immigrant? *

Driver's License Number: *

Driver's License Province: *

After moving here, you have 90 days to switch over your licence. You can drive with an existing, valid licence in the meantime. For more information see ICBC: Moving Within Canada

Driver's License Expiry Date: *

Restrictions on Driver's License: *

Have you ever been charged or convicted of any of the following? *

Criminal Code Offence, or
Motor Vehicle Act Offence, or
A Fishery or Wildlife Act Offence, or
Any other Federal or Provincial Statue Offence
No, I have not been charged or convicted of any of the above.

A charge or conviction of an offence does not necessarily preclude consideration for the position of firefighter. Any violation will be judged on the basis of its relation to this occupation.

If you have been charged or convicted of any of the above, give date and state offense:

I understand that an acceptable Police Information Check is required for this application to be considered complete: *

This form can be found on the Paid-On-Call Recruitment page.

How many years have you resided in Merritt? *

How many years have you resided at your present address? *

Describe your living arrangements, do you: *

Own
Rent
Board
Live with Parents

Marital Status: *

Do you have children? *

If you have children, do they live with you?

Yes
No
Yes, Part-time

If you have children, what are their ages?

Is your spouse employed?

If "yes", please indicate the type of employment:

Full time
Part time
Casual

Please indicate, if applicable, how your spouses/children's schedule may effect your ability to respond to calls:

This should include scheduling conflicts and workarounds for day and night response.

Employment: *

Current Position Title

If "other", please include more information:

Employer Name: *

Address of Employment: *

Phone Number: *

Name of Immediate Supervisor: *

Or indicate “self-employed”

May we contact your immediate supervisor? *

Yes
No
Not applicable

Dates Employed: *

(Start date/Length of time with the company and known end-date if applicable)

Shift workers, please indicate the number of days on/off:

Job Duties: *

Do you have your employer's consent to attend emergencies during business hours? *

Yes
No
Other

If "other", please include more information:

I understand that a complete employment history is required for the period of the last FIVE (5) years. *

Please include (1) Position Held, (2) Employer Name, (3) Employer Address & Phone Number, (4) Dates Employed from, (5) Job Duties, (6) Reason for Leaving, for ALL jobs that fall within the last FIVE (5) years:

A full description is required to consider this form complete.

May we contact any current or past employer for references? *

If "no", please explain:

I understand that I am required to submit TWO (2) character references, that will be contacted, to complete this application in full: *

Reference #1 Name: *

May not be related by blood or marriage.

Reference #1 Address: *

Reference #1 Contact Number: *

Please indicate the relationship between yourself and Reference #1: *

Employment
Personal

Reference #2 Name: *

May not be related by blood or marriage.

Reference #2 Address: *

Reference #2 Phone Number: *

Please indicate the relationship between yourself and Reference #2: *

Employment
Personal

In general, rate your overall health: *

How many days of work have you missed due to illness/injury in the last TWO (2) years? *

Please explain:

Do you presently take any prescription drugs, which might affect your performance on physical or written tests? *

If "yes", please explain:

Do you smoke? *

If "yes", explain:

Do you drink alcohol? *

If "yes", explain:

Do you participate in sports? *

Indicate frequency and for how many years.

If you participate in sports, would these sports affect your ability to attend regular training?

Please describe in more detail above (with frequency and number of years).

Do you have a regular exercise program? *

If "yes", please describe your current program below.

Indicate frequency and for how many years.

What leisure or recreational activities do you pursue? *

Indicate frequency and for how many years.

Please describe in detail, your typical response availability over a TWO (2) week period:

Consider children, spouse, work, hobbies/recreation time and any other commitments that may influence your ability to respond.

Have you had any serious injuries or accidents? *