About FireRangers
FireRangers are Ontario’s forest firefighting crews working to protect the forests, people and communities.
Being a FireRanger is a rewarding but physically demanding job. Ontario FireRangers are trained and certified at the Type I crew level, the highest level. This means they can carry out all aspects of firefighting, including:
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initial attack: the action taken to halt the spreading or potential spread of a fire by the first firefighting force to arrive at the fire
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sustained attack: the continued action of suppressing a fire beyond the initial attack, until so far as it is under controlsust
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mop-up: the act of extinguishing a fire after it has been deemed under control
As well as fighting forest fires, Ontario FireRangers participate in:
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fire prevention
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equipment maintenance
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training
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resource management projects such as clearing brush or trees that could be a fire hazard
Who is eligible
You are eligible if you:
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are 18 years of age or older
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speak English
You also need to successfully complete the following training:
Note: while specific training and certification are required, successful completion does not guarantee candidates will be hired.
Effective as of the 2023 fire season, new FireRanger recruits hired with the ministry may be eligible for re-imbursement of the SP-100 course tuition cost.
Additional on-the-job training
Individuals who are successfully hired will receive additional on-the-job training in:
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health, safety and workplace hazardous material information system (WHMIS)
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transportation of dangerous goods
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chainsaw use
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workplace discrimination and harassment prevention training (WHDP)
How to apply
Option 1: Complete the online Ontario FireRanger Employment Application Form below to submit your application today.
Option 2: Download and complete the Ontario FireRanger Employment Application Form. Note: this form is not compatible with Chrome, Safari or IOS. The application form only works properly if opened in the Microsoft Edge browser or opened in Adobe Reader 10 or later, on a PC or Mac.
Submit your application form by email (WFRhiring.mnr@ontario.ca), or send a printed form by mail to:
Dryden Fire Management Centre
95 Ghost Lake Road
P.O. Box 850
Dryden, Ontario, P8N 2Z5
Attention: Applications Officer
Deadline
Applications are accepted annually, between November 1 and May 15.
Hiring usually takes place annually, between February and May.
FireRanger application deadline has been extended to May 15, 2023.
Selection process
Step 1: Your application is entered into a central data bank, which all Fire Management Headquarters have access to. You can update your application at any time.
Step 2: Each Fire Management Headquarters reviews the submitted applications.
Your application is reviewed to determine:
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if you meet the mandatory hiring requirements
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if you have included your references
You will have an opportunity to provide us with more information, such as your work history, education and any specialized certifications you possess, on the FireRanger employment application.
Step 3: Leading candidates are contacted by telephone for follow-up interviews.
Step 4: Successful candidates are notified. If you receive a follow-up interview, but fail to get a position, you can be put on a supplementary firefighter list. You will receive additional training and be eligible for on-call work.
Ontario employs up to 800 FireRangers across the province each fire season. The number of new recruits varies based on the number of returning FireRanger staff each fire season.
Fire crews usually work from late April or early May to the end of August, with some staff working into September depending on fire activity.
Ontario FireRanger Employment Application Form
Being a FireRanger with Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services is a rewarding job, physically demanding and can involve weeks away from home. Ontario FireRangers participate in resource management projects, training, equipment maintenance and fire prevention. The Ontario FireRanger Employment Application form is for anyone 18 years of age or older, can speak English and wishes to apply for a job as a FireRanger in Ontario.
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