Where you are
A stage by stage checklist: application requirements, documents, and aptitude and physical testing requirements confirmed.
Firefighter Candidate Starter Kit
A free planning kit for anyone applying to an Alberta fire department, from the first application to the interview.
Eight short sections: a stage checklist, your candidate file, department research, a certification tracker, physical and aptitude test checks, an interview story bank and a 90 day plan. It opens on your phone or prints, and you fill it in as you go.
“If you are looking to start a career in emergency services, this is where I would start.”
Get the Starter Kit
Free. It opens here as soon as you send the form, and we email you the link so you can find it again.
We email you the kit either way. We also send one email asking whether you'd like occasional recruitment preparation tips from Northline Emergency Training & Consulting. You only get them if you say yes, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
How to use it
- Start with the first section. Tick off what you've already confirmed for your target department. What's left unticked is where to start.
- Fill in the research and story bank early. Both are slow to do the night before a deadline.
- Come back to it. Bookmark it or print it, and update the 90 day plan as each stage passes.
What you will build
Candidate file
One organized place for your resume, cover letters, licence, abstract and every document a department may ask for.
Department research
Deadline, minimum and preferred qualifications, recruitment stages, the department's values, and why you want it.
Certification tracker
Licence, first aid, CPR or BLS, medical and fire certifications, with completion, expiry and where each file is saved.
Physical testing
Confirm the exact test your application requires: official instructions, medical clearance, sequence and pass requirements.
Aptitude preparation
Rate your current level in each area, from numerical reasoning to situational judgment, and set a practice plan.
Interview story bank
Real experiences for eight themes, from teamwork and conflict to integrity, before you write a single answer.
90 day action plan
Your three highest priorities, planned across days 1 to 30, 31 to 60 and 61 to 90.
What our candidates are saying
“Reasonable price. Great information and assistance.”
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“I would highly recommend working with River as an interview coach!”
“I was fortunate to work with River in preparation for my interview with Calgary Fire and with his support and expertise, I was able to score high in the interview process. River was thorough with helping me understand exactly what I could expect, setting me up with success early on. His feedback during interview prep was very helpful and allowed me to make some important changes to elevate my interview style and answers. I would highly recommend working with River as an interview coach!”
Ashleigh Baker Calgary Fire Department interview preparation. -
“I had a 10/10 experience with the consulting they provided me in preparation for my STAR format interview.”
“I had a 10/10 experience with the consulting they provided me in preparation for my STAR format interview. Logan & River are professionals that leverage years of experience in their respective fields to give you an edge going into STAR format interviews.
I couldn’t recommend them enough, these two gentlemen will have you ready to succeed.”
Dustin Magee Calgary Fire Department interview preparation. -
“…played an integral role in my success at this stage!”
“This was my second time applying for the Calgary Fire Department. I made it to the interview process my first time and I did not perform well. I wanted to make sure that this wasn’t the case my second time around so I did my research and I signed up for the Firefighter Interview Intensive Course with Northline.
Working with River was a game changer. His help throughout the preparation process gave me a lot of confidence walking into the interview. The time and effort River put in to making sure that I understood the process and that I was properly prepared for whatever questions were asked played an integral role in my success at this stage!
If you are an aspiring firefighter looking for someone who truly cares and wants you to succeed, I highly recommend reaching out to Northline!”
Graham MacDonald Calgary Fire Department interview preparation. -
“I would highly recommend Northline Emergency to anyone who is preparing for an interview in the fire service.”
“I used Northline Emergency Training & Consulting to prepare for an upcoming interview. River was great to work with, and ensured that I was prepared even with the limited time that I had. I would highly recommend Northline Emergency to anyone who is preparing for an interview in the fire service.”
Bryce Duke Calgary Fire Department interview preparation. -
“Evaluation process was well defined and run, with clear performance based expectations.”
“Evaluation process was well defined and run, with clear performance based expectations.”
Dave Cran Team Lead & Training Coordinator, Foothills Search & Rescue -
“Logan was great to work with. Very prompt and thorough. Helpful and professional in the delivery of our NFPA courses.”
“Logan was great to work with. Very prompt and thorough. Helpful and professional in the delivery of our NFPA courses.”
Andy V Rope Team Member, Foothills Search & Rescue -
“Great training, awesome instructors!”
“Great training, awesome instructors!”
Sean Kozachenko Firefighter, Rockyview County Fire Services Fire Service Instructor I, NFPA 1041. -
“Fantastic instructors and very well run.”
“Fantastic instructors and very well run.”
Ryley Dimmer Firefighter, Calgary Fire Department -
“Excellent Instructors, extremely knowledgeable!”
“Excellent Instructors, extremely knowledgeable!”
Kevin Murray Firefighter/Paramedic, Rockyview County Fire Services -
“Great instructor, thorough, knowledgeable and professional.”
“Great instructor, thorough, knowledgeable and professional.”
Shelby Hammond Firefighter, Diamond Valley Fire Rescue NFPA 1002 Aerial Apparatus. -
“I have taken this course many times and was pleased to get new knowledge as well as a great reinforcement of existing skills”
“Logan brought a very interesting and relatable program to our group
I have taken this course many times and was pleased to get new knowledge as well as a great reinforcement of existing skills
I would highly recommend this group as trainers!”
GoGravel Canada Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Outstanding course. Meticulously delivered, detail-oriented, and incredibly knowledgeable.”
“Outstanding course. Meticulously delivered, detail-oriented, and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend Logan and the Northline team!”
Steve Erickson Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Logan is an excellent teacher who is intentional with every story he tells and lesson he teaches.”
“Logan is an excellent teacher who is intentional with every story he tells and lesson he teaches. 100% would recommend to any large group hoping to get Intermediate First Aid Red Cross certified!”
Josie Webber Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Very fun and informative”
“Very fun and informative”
Logan Quirk Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Very enjoyable and thorough!”
“Very enjoyable and thorough!”
Andrew Rasmussen Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“When we got to the delivery portion of the course, Logan walked me through the grading process so I could come in aware of what was expected.”
“I took my 1041 Level 1 and 2 through Logan, and had a wonderful experience. He was able to answer all questions, and was available when I needed help. When we got to the delivery portion of the course, Logan walked me through the grading process so I could come in aware of what was expected. I will be taking future courses here for sure.”
Nikolas Krushelnicki NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor I and II. -
“Exceptional instruction and care when teaching the red cross first aid course!”
“Exceptional instruction and care when teaching the red cross first aid course!”
Ethan Quirk Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training.
Get the kit
Free, and it opens as soon as you send the form. Already have an interview date? See the Interview Intensive.