Recruitment

Here is a brief overview of the conditions for admission to the Fire Department:

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Hold a valid Quebec driver's license and class 4A;
• Hold a valid first aid and CPR card;
• Be bilingual, French-English;
• Reside in Chelsea or within the maximum accepted limits (a maximum of 8 km from one of the three stations);
• Being able to work in a team during emergency and stress situations;
• Successfully complete the hiring process implemented by the Fire Department (example: written exam, physical exam, etc.)
• Have the “Pompier 1” certificate or commit to and successfully complete theoretical and practical training (provincial and municipal requirement) in order to obtain the “Pompier 1” certificate (306 hours);
• Be willing to respond to emergency calls during the day, evening, night and weekends and reach the minimum required.
• Attend the practices organized by the Fire Department and reach the minimum required;
• Be willing to follow any other training deemed necessary by the Department;