FR Rates of Pay – Firefighters (Government of Canada)

FR rates of pay for all FR (Firefighters) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $83,445 to $132,900 across 6 levels. Category: Operational. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.

FR – Firefighters

$83,445 – $132,900

$3,209 – $5,112 biweekly (before deductions)

6 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements

Rates effective from 2024-08-05 · Last verified 2026-04-16 · methodology

All FR Levels

LevelStepsStep 1Max Step
FR-15$83,445$98,075
FR-23$96,732$103,275
FR-31$109,785—
FR-41$116,695—
FR-51$124,496—
FR-61$132,900—

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About the FR Classification

The FR (Firefighters) group covers firefighters employed at federal facilities — primarily military bases, airports, and other federal installations operated by the Department of National Defence and other departments. FR firefighters protect federal infrastructure, respond to aircraft emergencies, handle hazardous materials incidents, and provide structural firefighting services at locations where municipal fire services are not available or where specialized federal response capability is required.

FR-01 through FR-03 cover firefighters from entry level through experienced operators. FR-04 and above are supervisory and officer positions — fire captains, chiefs, and district officers managing firefighting operations across federal facilities. Federal firefighters must maintain physical fitness standards and hold appropriate certifications, including NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) qualifications relevant to their specific duties.

Federal firefighting compensation includes shift premiums and overtime that can significantly increase total pay above the base salary shown in pay scales. FR firefighters at military bases often respond to aircraft crash emergencies requiring specialized ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) training, which is distinct from municipal structural firefighting. The FR group provides essential emergency services at remote military bases and northern facilities where no municipal fire department exists.

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