Are there any courses that the City of Coquitlam recommends that will help me strengthen my résumé?

We do not recommend any particular courses. However, we do recommend that each candidate reviews the firefighter requirements described on our "Before You Apply" page.

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1. How do I apply to be a Firefighter?
2. What are the qualifications needed to be a firefighter?
3. What is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)?
4. What is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Level 1 and 2?
5. What is International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) accreditation?
6. Does the Coquitlam Fire/Rescue prefer that a candidate receive their National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 level 1 and 2 training from a particular fire academy?
7. If I have only partially completed, or just registered for any of my licences or certifications, can I still apply?
8. Are there any courses that the City of Coquitlam recommends that will help me strengthen my résumé?
9. Can a Firefighter who is employed in another municipality interchange or transfer their position to the City of Coquitlam?
10. Does the Coquitlam Fire/Rescue recruit other positions other than Firefighter personnel?
11. Can interested persons ride along with fire personnel to learn more about the Firefighter position?
12. Where can I obtain the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 certification?
13. Is the City accepting applications for Auxiliary Firefighter Recruitment?