Shipboard firefighter NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for shipboard firefighter.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for shipboard firefighter is 42101 (Firefighters), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
42101
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 42101 covers
Firefighters carry out firefighting and fire prevention activities, and assist in other emergencies. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments and by large industrial establishments that have internal firefighting services. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 42101 — Firefighters |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other emergencies
- Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites
- Control and extinguish fires using manual and power equipment, such as axes, water hoses, aerial ladders and hydraulic equipment and various firefighting chemicals
- Administer first aid and other assistance
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment
- Prepare written reports on fire incidents
To use NOC 42101 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 42101 →
Other job titles under NOC 42101
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 42101, one of these may fit better:
- Forest firefighter — NOC 84111 (Silviculture and forestry workers, TEER 4)
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for shipboard firefighter?+
In NOC 2021, "shipboard firefighter" is an example title in unit group 42101 — Firefighters. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is shipboard firefighter eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 42101 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does shipboard firefighter get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 42101 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a shipboard firefighter get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 42101 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says shipboard firefighter but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 42101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.