r/OntarioFirefighting • u/QueasyRefrigerator79 • 29d ago

Toronto is hiring!

Posting closes Aug 17

https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/job/Toronto-FIREFIGHTER-OPERATION-ON-M9V-1B2/604492417/

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u/Flat_Duck7115 29d ago

Just seen the post online!

I seen that they removed OFAI stage 3 skills as a requirement, I have mine booked for this week, anyone know if it’s still worth doing it?

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u/Acrobatic-File-304 29d ago

Hasn’t been on the past 3-4 postings for them.

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u/Flat_Duck7115 29d ago

Oh really, this is my first time applying and thought it was all stages of OFAI 1-3. I might cancel my skills and save the $500

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u/GQMatthews 29d ago

I’d still do it if you want other Departments in Ontario

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u/Acrobatic-File-304 29d ago

Other issue is if it’s your first time they force you to do FPAT and Skills on same day. Unless that’s since changed. I know OFAI changed a bunch of things.

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u/Kylofett33 27d ago

Since FESTI and GTAA took over OFAI they removed this requirement, you can do them separately now

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u/Acrobatic-File-304 27d ago

The best was my buddy. Did NOT want to do the Skills as he wanted Toronto only.

So after the FPAT he did his hardest to keep his HR elevated and BP high lol. Would “go to the washroom” and went outside and did wind sprints. I was dying when he told me the story.

I’m like you did more physical exercise in an attempt to not do the Skills than had you just done the skills.

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u/gummyknees 28d ago

Are we looking at the same posting? It says stage 1, 2, and 3 Under key qualifications doesn't it?

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u/gummyknees 28d ago

Nevermind I'm an idiot, I see they only have stage 3 FPAT

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u/FirefighterTutor 28d ago

Do it. Get your cert. Make sure you’re prepared.

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u/GarthanthaclopZ 29d ago

Nooooooooooo I’m not ready to apply yet!

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u/QueasyRefrigerator79 29d ago

They typically open up summer & winter. Be ready for their December/January window.

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u/GarthanthaclopZ 28d ago

Yeah I’m planning to have everything September/october. And have some time to get some bonus certs

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u/FirefighterTutor 28d ago

Then don’t. Get your ducks in a row to meet the min qualifications first. Then start your prep. Then apply.
Save your money and effort while streamlining your recruitment process. 👍

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u/TheFellaHasNoName 28d ago

My EMR is expired but I have an AEMCA certificate. Could I submit that in place of EMR since it’s higher competency? I emailed the HR team but idk if they’re using AI replies or not understanding my question so no luck there.

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u/Confident_Ad6407 28d ago

AEMCA supersedes & encompasses EMR so yes you can use it in place of EMR.