Not sure what standards Canada adheres to. In the US, the NFPA basically writes the rules that govern the fire service. The 1001 standard speaks of the minimum physical and training qualifications for a firefighter. Beyond that are 1002, vehicle rescue technician, hazardous materials response, EMS, and so forth.
You have to be something of an adrenaline junkie, as posted above. The ability to not have the filth, depravity, and human suffering that you see on the job mess you up internally, or be something that you take home to your SO and family is essential, also.
The friendships formed will last a lifetime, you'll learn stuff about yourself you might not have known, and you'll see things you want to put in a box in a dark corner of your head.
Good luck.
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