Are you a firefighter looking to apply for or renew your firetruck licence? You will need to complete a medical exam. Here, our immigration physicians in Ottawa and Orleans discuss the medical requirements for holding a Class 'D' licence and what to expect during your driver medical examination.
Medical Requirements for Firetruck Drivers
To drive a firetruck, you must obtain a DZ licence. In order to hold this DZ license, you must meet several criteria, such as being 18 years of age, holding a valid 'G' Class licence, passing Class 'D' License and/ or 'Z' Endorsement knowledge tests, and completing a medical examination. This medical examination includes a vision test, physical evaluation and diagnostic tests.
Vision Standards for Class 'D' Drivers
Firefighters applying for and holding a Class 'D' licence must have:
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A visual acuity that is not poorer than:
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20/30 with both eyes open and examined together
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20/100 in the weaker eye, with or without corrective lenses (glasses or contact lenses)
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A horizontal visual field with both eyes open and examined together of at least:
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150 continuous degrees along the horizontal meridian
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20 continuous degrees above and below fixation
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Medical Reporting Requirements for Class 'D' Drivers
You must submit a medical report if you are applying for a Class 'D' licence. The medical report form can be completed by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner (RN-EC) in Canada. You can obtain the form from your local DriveTest center.
If you are a firefighter who already holds a Class 'D' licence, you need to submit a medical report:
- every five years, under age 46
- every three years, age 46-64
- every year, age 65 and over
If you already hold a Class 'D' licence, you will receive a medical report form by mail 90 days before it is due.
Driver Medical Exam for Firefighters at Immigration Physician Ottawa
At our clinic, we complete the entire Driver Medical Exam required by the Ministry of Transportation.
You can expect the following during your Firefighter Driver Medical Exam:
- Complete physical examination
- General assessment including height, weight, vision test, urine test for analysis as well blood pressure check
- Review of medical history
