British Columbia · Nanaimo
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Competition 26-110, permanent full-time Fire Fighters. Apply with the City application form, resume and cover letter by Friday 2 October 2026 at 4:30 PM. All minimum requirements except the CPAT must be complete by the closing date. Starting wage $32.44/hour (2026). New hires start as Flex Fire Fighters and must live within one hour's travel of the stations. The city does not name its written test provider in the posting.
Last checked September 26, 2026Source
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Career fire service on Vancouver Island. New career fire fighters start as Flex Fire Fighters.
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Eight consecutive events performed as one continuous, timed sequence with a walking transition between stations. The pass standard is a total time of 10 minutes 20 seconds.
Gear: 50 lb (23 kg) weighted vest, plus an additional 25 lb (11 kg) for the stair climb only.
CPAT total time standard: 10:20
Circuit: Stair Climb · Hose Drag · Equipment Carry · Ladder Raise & Extension · Forcible Entry · Search · Rescue Drag · Ceiling Breach & Pull
This department's profile lists CPAT as the physical ability test. Confirm the current requirement and whether an external certificate is accepted before you book anything.
Being test-ready and fitness-ready before a posting opens matters more than intense preparation after it opens.
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