Want to be a FireRanger?

Firefighting Training and Hiring Information

On the other hand, it can be one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs you'll ever undertake, which might be why so many people apply. There are two other realities you must be aware of - nobody gets a job fighting forest fires in this province unless they have been trained and certified and successfully completing the training is not a guarantee that you will get a job. There are no guarantees.

Training and How to Apply

Ontario FireRangers have an international reputation as highly trained and experienced fire managers and firefighters protecting Ontario against the threat of wildfires. As well as protecting Ontario's families, communities and private property from forest fires, MNR fire staff have also been deployed to many other locations.

Training:

When not fighting forest fires, staff are involved in resource management, training, equipment maintenance, fire prevention and fire detection.

What do I need to apply for an entry-level forest firefighter position with the MNR?

1. Successful completion of the SP-100 Basic Forest Firefighter Training Program
2. Emergency or Standard First Aid (St. John's, Red Cross or equivalent)
3. Physical Readiness Evaluation for Initial Attack Forest Firefighters (Pre-Fit)

If you are hired for a Ranger Crew position, you will be provided with the following training on-the-job since the MNR must provide this training internally for you to be certified:

1. Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
2. Transportation of Dangerous Goods
3. Chainsaw Training
4. Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Training (WDHP)

The MNR will recognize the following training program delivered from an external source:

1. Radiotelephone Operator's Restricted Certificate (Aeronautical)

How to Apply:

The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2008. Hiring usually occurs between February and May.

If you are seeking a FireRanger crew position, we strongly encourage you to use our on-line application form. Simply complete the form on-line and hit the "Submit" button. Your application will be electronically filed and can be viewed at all of the locations you are applying for.

Select on-line application form

If you are applying for a FireRanger crew position by mail, you should follow the process below:

Print the on-line application form

East Fire Region:

If applying for a position in the  East Fire Region, including Chapleau, Timmins, Cochrane, Haliburton, Wawa, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Parry Sound, Owen Sound, Kemptville, Hearst and Pembroke - Send your application to:

Forest Fire Management Centre
2621 Skead Road, Unit 14A
P.O. Bag 500
Garson, ON
P3L 1W3

Attention: Applications Officer

Phone: (705) 564-6083
Fax: (705) 564-6033

West Fire Region

If applying for a position in the West Fire Region, including Geraldton, Thunder Bay, Shebandowan, Pickle Lake, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, Dryden, Fort Frances, Armstrong and Kenora - Send your application to:

Dryden Fire Management Centre
P.O. Box 850
95 Ghost Lake Road
Dryden, Ontario
P8N 2Z5

Attention: Applications Officer

Phone: (807) 937-4402
Fax: (807) 937-7327