The Trinidad & Tobago Fire Service (TT

...in service of the people

The Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service operates under the Fire Service Act Chapter 35:50 of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Fire Service operates under four main divisions strategically located throughout the country. These are the Northern Divi
Southern Division, Central Division and Tobago Division.

The Ambulance Service is a 24 hour, 7 days a week response unit, set up to give ready assistance to person in need of emerg
care.

Over 62 firefighters specially trained, as Paramedics and 24 ambulances are strategically located throughout the 4 divisions.

The Fire Service uses a 990 emergency call sys

The Fire Service Headquarters is located at: Wrightson Road, Port of S

Telephone: 625-26
Fax: 623-8
Website: http://ttfireservice.gov.tt/

oining the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service

The mission of the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service is to provide efficient and effective public fire
protection and emergency services to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. As a member of the Fire
Service team, you will play a key role in supporting this mission while contributing to the protection of
life and property.

The Fire Service falls under the authority of the Ministry of National Security.

Who can join?

What is the recruitment process?
Are there any associated fees?
Where can I find more information?

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 Who can join?
You can apply to join the Fire Service if you:

Are a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago.

Are at least 18 years of age at the time of screening, but no older than 35 years of age.
Possess a minimum of three Ordinary (O) Level subjects including English and any other two subjects
(CXC General Proficiency grade 1, 2 or 3; CXC Basic Proficiency grade 1; or GCE grade A, B or C).
Are at least 166.25 centimetres tall if male or 160 cm if female.

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What is the recruitment process?
The recruitment process has several steps. It begins with the Fire Service publishing media
advertisements for selection sessions. Session dates, times and locations will be included in the
advertisements. You must attend a selection session if you are interested in joining the Fire
Service. You must bring the original and one copy of each of the following to the session:

Birth Certificate with supporting affidavit, if necessary.

Proof of identification in the form of a valid Trinidad and Tobago Passport, Driver's Permit or National
ID card.
Police Certificate of Character issued not more than three months before the selection session. More
information about the Police Certificate of Character can be found by following the link at the end of
this section.
Proof of educational qualifications in the form of examination certificates.

If you are successful at the screening, you will be required to write an entrance examination set by
the Fire Service Examination Board. Upon successful completion of the exam, you will then be
required to take an aptitude test. If you pass the test, you will then be required to undergo a medical
examination. If your medical fitness certificate indicates that you are physically fit, you will then be
interviewed by a Fire Service selection committee.

If you pass the final interview, you will become a Trainee and be required to undergo a course of
training at the Fire Service School.

Obtaining a Police Certificate of Character

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Are there any associated fees?
Candidates may incur some minimal costs to undergo the medical examination that is required before
beginning Trainee training.
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Where can I find more information?
For more information, visit the Fire Service website using the link below. You may also contact the
Fire Service office, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except public
holidays.

Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service

P.O. Box 669
Wrightson Road
Port of Spain
Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. (868) 623-8463
Fax. (868) 625-2481
Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service

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