Fire Recruitment & Training
Determine if firefighting is a career for you and learn about our training facilities.
Recruitment
The Town of Oakville's Probationary Firefighter recruitment is currently closed.
- We ask candidates to not call the Human Resources or Fire department directly. Please direct any questions via email to firerecruit@oakville.ca.
- We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected to participate in the recruitment process are contacted.
To determine if a career in firefighting is right for you, please review the Firefighter Job Profile page.
Training
Located at 1144 South Service Road West, the training campus is a state-of-the-art facility, designed to train and improve the skills of firefighters.
The six-acre facility features:
- Live burn training tower
- Firefit/Firefighter Combat Challenge tower
- Rope rescue tower
- Drager System 64 Exterior Propane live fire simulators
- Hydro rescue area
- Auto-extrication pad
- Below grade hydro vault
- Confined space props
- SCBA confidence maze
- Driver training area
- Realistic streetscape (traffic lights/signs/rail crossing etc.)
- Water rescue pond
- Rehabilitation area
- 3 classrooms
Simulations allow firefighters to gain real-life experience in a controlled setting. Possible simulations available at this facility include:
- Firefighting and rescue
- Technical rope rescue
- Water and ice rescue
- Auto extrication
- Confined space rescue
- Hazardous materials response
- Emergency medical
Fire and emergency services, accredited educational institutions and local businesses interested in renting this facility:
Contact shawn.matheson@oakville.ca or call 905-847-3666.