Delta Fire & Emergency Services

What We Do

• Operations & Training

  • Provides direction, accountability, and support to the operations of Delta Fire & Emergency Services, including radio communications and all purchases related to fire apparatus and equipment.
  • Our highly-trained firefighters fight fires of all types, such as structure, vehicle, wildland, interface, and boat fires. Our firefighters also routinely respond to calls for medical assistance, rescues of all kinds, hazardous material concerns, requests for public assistance, and more.
  • The Training Division provides our firefighters with continuous operational training on an annual basis. Firefighters receive a variety of general training courses including apparatus, driver training, structural firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue and collapse, and operational readiness. All new hires to DF&ES must complete an 8 week new recruit training program. This physically and mentally intense program consists of approximately 360 hours of training.
• Fire Prevention

  • Fire Prevention is responsible for enhancing the safety of the community through education and enforcement of City of Delta by-laws, fire and building codes, and any other regulations that try to limit the fire risk that may emerge from social and commercial activities or from the operations of a building. 
  • Prevention services include investigations of fire incidents, plan review for new and major developments, developing pre-incident plans, permission for fire related activities and routine fire and life safety inspections of public assembly buildings, construction sites, major event venues, food trucks, daycare centres, vacant premises, and other high-risk occupancies.
• Administration

  This department provides human resources, administration, and payroll support for Delta Fire & Emergency Services personnel and supports the Fire Chief and Delta's Finance and Human Resources Departments with the annual budget and labour management relations.

• Emergency Management

  The Emergency Management Office ensures the city is prepared for an emergency or natural disaster. The office is responsible for organizing emergency preparedness training exercises for city staff, external support agencies, and the public, while supporting and promoting volunteer-based emergency management programs and initiatives. The office also prepares local businesses for continuity and recovery in the event of an emergency and works with Delta School District to ensure students are prepared.

Fire Halls and Apparatus

• Fire Hall No. 1 – Ladner

  Fire Hall No. 1 opened on May 25, 1987, and is located in the Ladner civic precinct. As well as being an active fire hall, it houses Delta Fire's administration offices and the Office of the Fire Chief. The minimum staff on duty at all times is eight, including a Battalion Chief, two officers, and five firefighters.

  Delta Fire Apparatus

  Engine 1 (7106)

  • Model: Spartan Gladiator Classic/Smeal
  • Year: 2024
  • Pump capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Water tank: 500 IMP Gallons
  • Engine: Cummins Diesel X-12, 500 HP
  • Extrication equipment: Holmatro spreaders, cutters, rams, air bags, sawzall
  • Foam capacity: Class A & B

   

  Engine 11 (7094)

  • Model: Spartan Gladiator - Smeal Body
  • Year: 2011
  • Pump capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Engine: Cummins ISM 500 HP
  • Extrication equipment: Holmatro spreaders, cutters, ram, air bags
  • Foam capacity: Class A & B

   

   Battalion 1 (7074)

  • Model: GMC 4X4 Diesel P/U
  • Year: 2007

   

  Command 1 (7078)

  • Model: GMC 5000
  • Communications/Command Post

   

  Spare Engine (7070)

  • Model: Spartan Gladiator Classic
  • Year: 2003
  • Pump Capacity: 1750 GPM

  • Engine: Detroit Series 60 - 430 HP

     

  Area Protected

  Hall No. 1 protects the areas south to, and including, the B.C. Hydro railway right-of-way, including 72nd Street and 64th Street, and down to Delta's boundaries; the area east to Vasey Road, including the Vancouver Landfill; both sides of Highway 99 to and including the Massey Tunnel; and north and west to Delta's boundaries.

  Some distinctive areas protected include Boundary Bay Airport, Tilbury Island, and Roberts Bank Deltaport/Westshore Terminals.

• Fire Hall No. 2 – Tsawwassen

  Hall No. 2 opened on May 18, 1974. The minimum staff on duty at all times is three firefighters and one officer. 

  Delta Fire Apparatus
  
  Engine 2 (7104)

  • Model: Spartan Gladiator Classic/Smeal
  • Year: 2022
  • Pump capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Water tank: 500 IMP Gallons
  • Engine: Cummins Diesel X-12, 500 HP
  • Extrication equipment: Holmatro spreaders, cutters, rams, airbags, sawzall

  • Foam capacity: Class A & B

     

  Squad 2 (7099)

  • Model: 5500 Dodge Ram Crew Cab - Light Rescue
  • Year: 2016

   

  Spare Engine (7048)

  • Model: Spartan - Anderson
  • Year 1994
  • Pump Capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Engine: Detroit 470 HP
  • Foam capacity: Class A

   

  Area Protected

  Hall No. 2 protects all of the area within the B.C. Hydro Railway right-of-way on the north; extends east in a direct line to, but not including, 72nd Street or 64th Street south; and west to Delta's boundaries, excluding Roberts Bank Deltaport/Westshore Terminals.

  Some distinctive areas protected include Highway 17 to Ladner Trunk Road, Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (including on the ships), Tsawwassen Beach and Tsawwassen First Nation, Centennial Beach, and mutual aid for Point Roberts if requested.

• Fire Hall No. 3 – North Delta

  Fire Hall No. 3 opened on June 2, 2001, and is part of the North Delta Public Safety Building. The building is shared by Delta Fire & Emergency Services and Delta Police. The minimum staff on duty at all times is two officers and four firefighters. 

  Delta Fire Apparatus
  
  Engine 3 (7105)

  • Model: Spartan Gladiator Classic / Smeal
  • Year: 2024
  • Pump capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Water tank: 500 IMP gallons
  • Engine: Cummins Diesel X-12, 500 HP
  • Extrication equipment: Holmatro spreaders, cutters, rams, air bags, sawzall

  • Foam capacity: Class A & B 

     

  Tower 3 (7102)

  • Model: Spartan LFD Gladiator Classic 100' Aerial Platform - Smeal
  • Year: 2018
  • Pump capacity: 300 gallons
  • Foam capacity: Class A & B

   

  Squad 3 (7098)

  • Model: 550 Dodge3 Ram Crew Cab - Light Rescue
  • Year: 2016

  Area Protected

  Hall No. 3 protects all areas within 120th Street on the east to, but not including, 72nd Avenue or Scott 72 shopping centre on the south, and north to Delta's boundaries excluding Highway 91 and the Alex Fraser Bridge. 

  Distinct areas protected include Nordel Industrial Park, River Road, and Fraser Surrey Docks. 

• Boundary Bay Fire Hall No. 4 & Emergency Operations Centre – Ladner

  Delta Fire Apparatus
  
  Engine 4 (7101)

  • Model: Spartan MFD Gladiator Classic / Smeal
  • Year: 2018
  • Engine: 565 H.P Cummins
  • Pump capacity: Main pump - 1750 GPM Auxiliary pump 200 GPM pump & roll
  • Tank capacity: 1500 Gallons, 1800 Gallon Bladder
  • Foam capacity: Class A & B
  • Extrication equipment: Lucas Cutters, spreader, rams, airbags, cutters, rams, airbags, sawzall

   

  Rescue 4 (7100)

  • Model: Spartan LFD Gladiator Classic
  • Manufactured by: SVI
  • Year: 2018
  • Engine: 565 HP Cummins
  • Equipment: Breathing Air Compressor, Fill Station / Cylinder Storage, LED Command Light Tower, Holmatro hydraulic specialty cutters, spreaders, rams, Paratech shoring/stabilization, hydro fusion rams and specialty airbags, high angle confined space, and trench rescue equipment.

   

  Spare Engine (7073)

  • Model: Spartan Gladiator Classic / Smeal
  • Year: 2007
  • Pump Capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Engine: CAT 430 HP
  • Extrication equipment: Holmatro spreaders, cutters, rams, air bags, sawzall
  • Foam capacity: Class A & B

   

  Spare Engine (7072)

  • Spartan Gladiator Classic / Smeal
  • Year: 2007
  • Pump capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Water tank: 500 IMP Gallons
  • Engine: CAT 430 HP

   

  Area Protected

  Hall No. 4 protects the area east of Highway 17 down to 28th Avenue and everything south of Highway 99 to the eastern border, including the Mathews Exchange and south bound Highway 99.

  The hall is staffed 24/7 with one officer and three firefighters. It is cross-staffed with Engine 4 and Rescue 4. In addition, Delta’s Emergency Operations Centre and Fire Training Facility are at the hall and there are dedicated workspaces for Delta’s Emergency Management Team and Training Officers. 

  Distinctive areas protected include Boundary Bay Airport and Delta Heritage Airpark. Rescue 4 responds to all structure fires, technical rescues and serious MVI’s within Delta’s borders.

• Fire Hall No. 5 – North Delta

  Fire Hall No. 5 was opened on July 17, 1980, and the minimum staff on duty at all times is one officer and three firefighters. 

  Delta Fire Apparatus
  
  Engine 5 (7089)

  • Model: Spartan Gladiator
  • Year: 1994
  • Pump capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Engine: Cummins Diesel ISM 450 HP
  • Year: 2009
  • Equipment: Holmatro spreaders, cutters, ram, airbags, sawzall, air chisel

  • Foam capacity: Class A & B 

     

  Wildland 5 (7095)

  • Model: International 7400 SFA Conventional Cab 4 X 4
  • Year: 2013
  • Pump capacity: 750 IGPM
  • Engine: Maxxforce 330 HP
  • Extrication equipment: Holmatro E-draulic combi tool
  • Foam capacity: Class A

   

  All-Terrain Vehicle

  • Kawasaki Mule 4 X 4

  Area Protected

  Fire Hall No. 5 protects all areas within Delta's boundary (120th Street) on the east, and both sides of 72nd Avenue, including Scott 72 shopping centre; areas west to, and including, Highway 91 from the Nordel interchange on the north to, but not including Highway 99 on the south; and both sides of 64th Avenue west to, but not including, 104th Street.

  Some distinctive areas protected include Burns Bog, Delta Watershed and the Alex Fraser.

• Fire Hall No. 6 – Annacis Island

  Fire Hall No. 6 was opened on October 24, 1996, and the minimum staff on duty at all times is one officer and three firefighters. 

  Delta Fire Apparatus 

  Engine 6 (7096)

  • Model: Sparton Gladiator Chassis / Smeal 110ft Aerial
  • Year: 2013
  • Pump capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Engine: Cummins 500 HP
  • Extrication equipment: Holmatro tools
  • Foam capacity: Class A & B

   

  1959 GMC Front Mount Pump / Tanker Truck (7006)

  • Donated to the City of Delta by Ivan Pederson in 2013.  This truck is utilized and displayed as part of Delta's heritage.

  
  Area Protected

  Fire Hall No. 6 protects all areas on Annacis Island, including Highway 91 from Richmond on the north to the Nordel interchange on the south.

  Some distinctive areas protected include the Alex Fraser Bridge, Annacis Island wastewater treatment plant, and the many large industrial buildings on Annacis Island. 

• Fire Hall No. 7 – Tilbury

  Fire Hall No. 7 opened on September 10, 2005, and is where the hazmat team and apparatus are located. The team is on call for any hazmat calls within Delta. The minimum staff on duty at all times is one officer and three firefighters. 

  Delta Fire Apparatus
  
  Tower 7 (7090) 

  • Model: Spartan Gladiator Cab - Smeal Ladder
  • Year: 2009
  • Engine: Cummins 500 HP
  • Pump capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Extrication equipment: Lucas auto-ex tools (jaws and cutters)

  • Foam capacity: Class A & B

     

  Hazmat 7 (7086)

  • Model: Spartan Gladiator Cab / SVI Body
  • Year: 2009
  • Engine: Cummins ISM 500 HP
  • Built-in communications system, generator, command post lighting system and telescoping remote control camera with a 40 ft mast.  Built-in operations and hazmat resource centre.

  
  Area Protected

  Fire Hall No. 7 protects the Tilbury Industrial area along River Road east to, but not including, Nordel Way; River Road west to Deas Island and up to, but not including, Vasey Road; and 60th Avenue to the south, including 68th Street down to 60th Avenue.

  Some distinctive areas protected include Tilbury Industrial Park and Deas Island.

• Required & Preferred Qualifications

  Required Qualifications: 

  Applicants must meet all of the following required qualifications to be considered for employment: 

  • Legal entitlement to work in Canada shown by submitting a clear copy of one of the following: 

    o Canadian Birth Certificate 

    o Canadian Passport 

    o Current Permanent Resident Card 

    o Current Landed Immigrant Card 

  • Certificate of Completion of NFPA 1001 Levels 1 and 2 from an approved Pro Board or IFSAC accredited firefighter training program 
  • High School graduation or equivalent 
  • 2 years of accumulated work experience after the completion of high school 

  • Valid BC Driver’s Licence, Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement 

    ^{Applications without a Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement will be accepted at time of application. However, applicants will be required to obtain and provide proof of this qualification by Stage 3 (Interview Stage) of the recruitment process.} 

  • Driver’s Abstract providing your most recent five year driving history dated within 15 days prior to application submission date. Candidates must demonstrate safe and responsible driving behaviour. More than six points may eliminate an application from further consideration in the current process. Other aspects of your driving record will also be considered. 

  • A current BC EMA Licensing Board Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Licence or higher level of BC EMA Licence (PCP, ACP). See the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board website for licensing information. 

    ^{Applications without an BC EMR Licence or higher will be accepted at time of application. However, applicants will be required to obtain and provide proof of this qualification by Stage 3 (Interview Stage) of the recruitment process.} 

  • NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents - Operations Level 
  • Community Volunteer Experience 

  • Physically and medically fit to perform the job of a Firefighter according to the standards set out in NFPA 1582, including: 

    o Vision and hearing that meets the criteria listed in NFPA 1582 Chapter 6:  

    - Colour and peripheral vision safe for the position of Firefighter;  

    - 20/30 corrected binocular vision and 20/100 uncorrected binocular vision or better;

    - Normal hearing without artificial aids. 

    - Applicants will be assessed during the medical stage for these requirements. 

  • No conviction for a criminal offence related to the job of a Firefighter.

  Preferred Qualifications - these additional skills & experiences will enhance your application but do not replace the required qualifications.

  • NFPA 472/1072 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents – Technician Level 
  • NFPA 1006 Technical High Angle Rope Rescue – Awareness, Operations or Technician Level 
  • NFPA 1006 Confined Space Rescue – Awareness, Operations or Technician Level 
  • NFPA 1006 Auto Extrication/Vehicle Rescue 
  • NFPA 1006 Swift Water Rescue • Wildland Fire Fighting Certification 
  • Completion of other Fire Service related courses or programs 
  • Fire related work and/or volunteer experience related to firefighting 

  • Practical experience transferable to areas of firefighting: 

    o Experience/training in Emergency Services: Police, Coast Guard, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), Military, Search and Rescue and Work Experience Programs 

    o Construction related trades 

    o Heavy equipment operator, truck driving tandem axle vehicles with a Class 1, 2 or 3 licence 

  • Coaching, teaching or instructional experience 
  • Fluency in languages other than English 
  • Lifesaving Society certifications (Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard)
• Frequently Asked Questions

  1. If I’ve only partially completed or just registered for a required licence or certification, can I still apply? 

  All required qualifications must be met at the time you submit your application, except for the EMR licence and/or Class 3 driver’s licence. Please refer to the Required Qualifications section of the Firefighter Application Guide. 

  2. Can I update my qualifications after I submit my application? 

  No, please contact Human Resources at employment@delta.ca if you require updates to your application. 

  3. Do I need to attach all of my supporting documentation when I submit my online application? 

  Yes, please refer to the Document Submission Instructions page in the Firefighter Application Guide for a list of all required documentation and how to upload them to our online system. 

  4. Do you accept out of province applicants? 

  Yes. However, be aware that if you progress in the recruitment process you will be required to travel to Delta on many separate occasions to participate in the recruitment testing, sometimes with short notice.

  5. If I have a college diploma or university degree do I still need to submit my high school transcript? 

  Yes, you are required to submit your high school transcript (not your high school diploma). 

  6. I do not have a copy of my high school transcript (or equivalency). What will you accept as a suitable replacement? 

  You will need to contact your previous high school to obtain a copy of an official school transcript providing that it clearly indicates you have met the Grade 12 requirements. 

  7. Do I need to have a valid Class 3 Driver’s License at the time of application?

  No, but you will be required to have a valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence (or higher, such as Class 1) with an air brake endorsement by Stage 3 (interview stage). 

  8. I do not live in British Columbia. How can I determine if my driver’s licence and/or demerit points meet your driver’s licence qualifications? 

  Please contact the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) at 1.800.950.1498 or visit their website http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/types-s to obtain information on Driver’s Licence equivalency. Out of province applicants are required to provide a copy of their Driver’s Abstract from their jurisdiction of residence. As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to transfer their current Driver’s Licence to a valid BC Driver’s Licence prior to their hire date.

  9. If I am from out of province, can I apply with a Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification?

  No, the Canadian Red Cross EMR certification is not equivalent to the BC Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) licence and does not meet the requirement. Applicants must hold a valid BC EMR licence issued by the BC EMA Licensing Branch. Please refer to the Required Qualifications section of the Firefighter Application Guide. 

  10. Does Delta Fire & Emergency Services prefer a candidate receive their NFPA Levels 1 and 2 training from a particular fire academy? 

  No, we do not favour one academy over another. All candidates must ensure that the academy they attend is IFSAC and/or ProBoard accredited. 

  11. Are there any additional courses, advanced training, or experience that Delta recommends to become a stronger candidate? 

  Please refer to the Preferred Qualifications section of the Firefighter Application Guide for information on recommended courses, training, and experience that can strengthen your application. 

  12. How can I determine if I have a medical condition as it relates to the job of firefighter? If I have a specific question relating to medical suitability how do I get it answered? 

  Please refer to the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments (NFPA 1582, Chapter 6). Our medical requirements are taken directly from these criteria. 

  If you have a specific question pertaining to one of these criteria that you are unsure of after reviewing the document, consult your family doctor or specialist. Delta Fire & Emergency Services is not able to provide you with answers to specific medical questions. 

  13. How many firefighters does Delta Fire & Emergency Services plan to hire? 

  The number of firefighters hired varies from year to year. The purpose of the recruitment intake is to fill any immediate vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for the upcoming year. 

  14. Will I be notified as to the status of my application? How often should I expect to hear from recruitment personnel? 

  Due to the large volume of applications, only short listed candidates will be contacted regarding advancement to the next stage. It is important to check your email inbox and your telephone messages/voicemail regularly. 

  15. If I am unable to make the scheduled date for the written test, can I schedule another time?

  No. Unfortunately, the recruitment schedule cannot accommodate more than one session for the written test.

  16. What do I need to bring with me to my interview? 

  When your interview is scheduled, we will provide you with instructions on what to bring. This may include identification, certifications or other documents. The interview is your opportunity to present yourself professionally, so come well-prepared and ready to share your experience and qualifications and why you are a strong candidate for Delta Fire & Emergency Services. 

  17. Can I visit a fire hall or participate in a ride along to learn more about the firefighter role? 

  No, hall visits and ride alongs and are only offered by invitation during the recruitment process.