City of London - Camp FFIT (Future Firefighters in Training) 2025 Application

Note: Fields marked with ★ are mandatory.

About the Application

Please note the application portal for Camp FFIT 2025 will close on Friday, May 2. Please read through this application thoroughly and complete all fields.

Contact Information

Full legal name:

Preferred name:

Pronouns (e.g. She/Her/Hers, He/Him/His, They/Them/Theirs):

Date of birth:

Age as of July 7, 2025:

Address (Street Number and Name):

City:

Postal code:

Home phone number:

Cell phone number:

Email address:

School and grade (if applicable):

Name of parent or guardian (if applicant is under 18):

How did you hear about Camp FFIT?

Did you apply to Camp FFIT London in past years?

Have you participated in an FFIT-type program in the past? If so, where and when?

Are you applying to another FFIT program this year? If so, where?

Questionnaire

What interests you about emergency services, specifically a fire department-related position?

What qualities and characteristics do you feel are important to be part of the fire service team?

What volunteer activities, sports, hobbies or interests do you participate in?

Life can have its challenging moments. What strategies do you use to help maintain your mental health?

Please write a 300-500 word submission, telling us about YOU! Please include what it is you would like to accomplish or achieve by attending Camp FFIT and describe in detail your interests in the Fire and Emergency Services. Is there someone who inspires you? We are not evaluating this based on grammar or punctuation. We want to understand more about who you are; therefore, it is important that this essay be in your own words.

Health Question

Have you ever experienced any health issues that may restrict your ability to participate in all Camp FFIT activities including, but not limited to asthma, diabetes, heart trouble, bleeding disorder, seizure disorder, fainting, blood pressure issues, mental health issues or anything requiring medication? If so, please explain further. Please note that this information will not impact the status of your application; it is for information purposes only and will be kept confidential.

Please note applying to Camp FFIT does not gaurantee you a spot. There are limited spaces available in the program. All applicants will be notified of their status in the program via email by Saturday, May 31.

Personal information is collected on this form under the authority of the Municipal Act for the purposes of the administration, planning and management of admission and participation in the City of London Camp FFIT (Future Firefighters in Training). Information will be used on a confidential basis by authorized members of London Fire Services and City of London staff, and will not be disclosed to any other individual(s) or group without the applicant’s prior consent, unless authorized by law. Questions about this collection should be addressed to the Manager of Recreation and Sport, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, 355 Wellington Street, Suite 248 N6A 4L6, or by calling 519-661-5913.

Note: If the form does not appear to submit, please open each section and confirm that there are no issues or missing required fields.