SafetyGuardians
Welcome to Blaze Fire Academy
Earn Your Certificate!
A collection of videos and activities, designed to help young people learn how to stay safe, protect their communities, and care for the land. Through stories, videos, music, quizzes, and hands-on activities, Blaze makes fire safety fun and memorable. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or parent, you’ll find age-appropriate resources that bring wildfire education to life—from colouring sheets for early learners to interactive simulations for teens.
With The Fire Guardians by your side, kids don’t just learn about fire prevention—they become champions of safety, stewardship, and community resilience.
BLAZE FIRE ACADEMY
Watch Each Video to Complete The Course and Earn Your Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Join The Fire Guardians on a fun, interactive journey that teaches kids how to stay safe, protect their communities, and care for the land. Once you have completed all of the video modules and activities fill out this form and we will send you a high quality Forest Guardian Certificate!
Everyone who completes the program earns their official Forest Guardian Certificate—a badge of safety, stewardship,
and community pride. Become an Ambassador Today!
National and Provincial Job Boards
These sites aggregate job postings from various fire services across Canada:
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FireRecruitment.ca A premier online resource that provides job listings, application support, and career resources for aspiring firefighters across Canada.
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Job Bank Canada The Government of Canada's official job portal lists available firefighter positions from different regions and municipalities.
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Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) Career Centre This specialized job board lists opportunities within the fire service industry across the country.
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Firefighter Services of Ontario (OFAI) The official site for the standardized testing process in Ontario, which also lists current recruitment opportunities for participating municipalities in the province.
Official Municipal Fire Department Career Pages
Major city fire departments manage their recruitments through their specific municipal career sites. Here are links to the recruitment pages for some of Canada's largest cities:
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Toronto Fire Services Careers Provides information on how to apply and current job openings for Toronto's fire service.
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Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Jobs Information and career opportunities for Vancouver Fire Rescue Services are listed here.
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City of Calgary Firefighter Recruitment Details on the recruitment process, pre-screening, and upcoming events for the Calgary Fire Department.
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City of Edmonton Firefighter Recruitment This page outlines the application process and timelines for joining Edmonton Fire Rescue Services.
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Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) Recruitment Information on career firefighter recruitment cycles and information sessions for the Halifax region.
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City of Surrey Firefighter Recruitment Information regarding recruitment for the Surrey Fire Services in British Columbia.
BLAZE FIRE ACADEMY VR
Welcome to Blaze Fire Academy — a virtual world where every choice you make helps protect communities, forests, and the future of wildfire resilience in Canada.
Step into the boots of a FireGuardian-in-training and join Blaze, our fearless beaver ranger, as he guides you through forests, neighborhoods, and emergency zones brought to life in full immersive VR. Here, you’ll learn how wildfires start, how communities can stay safe, and how leadership, teamwork, and knowledge can turn anyone — youth, volunteers, or future first responders — into a champion of wildfire safety.
In this world, you’re not just watching. You’re exploring. You’re deciding. You’re leading.
From identifying hazards to practicing evacuation routes, from learning Indigenous fire stewardship to experiencing the teamwork of real fire crews, every module brings you closer to earning your FireGuardian Badge — and becoming part of a national movement for wildfire resilience.
Your journey starts now. Blaze is waiting. Let’s protect Canada together.
