I’m new to OFAI
Start with the overall process, registration steps, and what candidates should understand before booking anything.
Start HereI need to book or prepare
Review the testing calendar, pre-assessment guides, and stage-specific requirements before your appointment.
Prepare NowI want a specific assessment
Jump directly to the stage or assessment page that matches your current booking, retest, or planning question.
Browse StagesAssessment stages at a glance
The OFAI pathway is stage-based. Early stages establish entry readiness, while later stages validate physical and technical performance. Use the stage map below to understand what is included and where to go next.
Step One: Learn
Review firefighter expectations, entry requirements, and the broader OFAI process before you commit to testing.
Firefighter InformationStep Two: Self-Select
Use the self-assessment stage to decide whether the role and the pathway are the right fit.
Self-AssessmentStep Three: Register
Create or access your candidate account, review the registration policy, and book the sessions you are eligible to take.
Registration PolicyStep Four: Test
Complete the booked assessment stages in the correct sequence and according to the applicable gate and retest rules.
Testing CalendarStep Five: Certificates
Each successful assessment produces its own certificate with its own validity period in your OFAI account.
Pre-Assessment GuidesStep Six: Apply
Apply to participating municipalities using valid OFAI certificates and the municipality’s own hiring process.
Current RecruitmentsAssessment directory
Use the links below when you already know which assessment you need. Each page includes the relevant standards, candidate expectations, and stage-specific preparation details.