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HALIFAX REGIONAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY

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Recruitment watch

HRFE accepted career firefighter applications from 6 to 20 January 2026 and that window has closed. HRFE expects to recruit roughly every one to three years and announces each drive on its website and social media. You can also set a career alert inside their own applicant system.

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Last checked September 5, 2026Source

A large composite service combining career and volunteer firefighters.

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Written / aptitude test

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NFST

FPSI online firefighter aptitude test (NFST family)

Format
Online aptitude test completed after the application screen
Administered by
Fire & Police Selection Inc. (FPSI)
Entry requirement
HRFE does not require NFPA 1001 certification before applying — successful candidates are hired as Firefighter 4th Class and certified during HRFE recruit training

Prep priority

Because no prior fire certification is required, the aptitude test carries more weight here than at departments that pre-screen on credentials

Source: Our records identify the HRFE online aptitude test as the FPSI/NFST exam. FPSI publishes both the NFST and the FACT, so confirm the exact test named in the current HRFE posting before you prepare.

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Physical requirements

Physical ability test

Cost
No fees at any stage of the career process (HRFE FAQ)
Note
Halifax runs physical abilities testing as a separate phase but the career event list and standards are not published in detail here. Do not assume CPAT.

Source: halifax.ca career firefighter pages and the 2026 recruitment notice

Questions candidates ask

Does Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency use CPAT?

Not confirmed. Halifax calls it physical abilities testing without naming CPAT.

How far in advance should I start preparing?

Being test-ready and fitness-ready before a posting opens matters more than intense preparation after it opens.

Are the practice questions here real exam questions?

No. Every question is original training content written to reflect common recruitment task types. No legitimate provider has access to live exam material.

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