Join Our Team
The Fire Department team is dedicated to reducing loss of life and property due to fires and emergencies in our community. Through education, prevention, training, suppression activities and by providing emergency aid and rescue services, we work together to accomplish our mission.
Volunteer firefighting is a truly rewarding way to give back to the community. We recruit volunteer firefighters to join our team through a thorough screening process. This process includes:
- Written aptitude test
- Group one-way interview
- Physical and mental abilities screening test
- Individual interview
- Reference checks
Once a candidate is accepted into the fire department, they must pass a Recruit Training Program, then serve as a probationary firefighter for 12 months. After achieving several milestones during the first year, a probationary firefighter may be accepted as a full member.
Firefighters are expected to attend training nights, stay up-to-date and continually advance their knowledge.
2025 Recruitment
Please note that 2025 Recruitment is closed.
The information below will explain the recruitment process as well as outline key dates for the 2025 recruitment screening process.
Please read the information carefully as failure to follow directions may result in the applicant being disqualified.
All costs associated with the recruitment process will be incurred by the applicant.
Any inquiries regarding the recruitment process can be made to the Human Resources Division.
Recruitment and Selection Process
To be considered for an interview, applicants must successfully progress through each of the steps below. Applicants who fail to meet minimum qualifications at any phase of the process may be automatically disqualified.
Step 1 : Application Process
Online applications closed March 31, 2025 at 9:00 am. Candidates submit their application by visiting the Careers page. Applicants are required to respond to a list of questions related to their qualifications and experience. Applicants are also required to submit a resume and provide references.
Step 2 : Practical Assessment
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to attend a practical assessment held on May 10, 2025. Applicants will be contacted via email.
During the assessment you will work through a series of circuits and will have your heart rate and blood pressure checked throughout.
Applicants should have comfortable clothing, water, safety footwear and gloves (work gloves are suitable).
Following the Practical Assessment Day only those candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Step 3 : Interview Process
Interviews are expected to take place early to mid June 2025. Only applicants who are being considered will be contacted by Human Resources for an interview.
Additional interviews or testing may be requested at any stage of the process.
Step 4: Offers
Offers will be sent to the successful applicants following reference checks.
Offers will be conditional upon receipt of a current satisfactory driver’s abstract, vulnerable sector police check, and pre-placement medical assessment.
Training
Fire staff and volunteers can find training information and resources at our internal Training Resources site and Jostle Staff site.
Training Resources site includes
- Training Committee minutes and policies
- Training resources library
- Course application forms
- Upcoming training opportunities and bulletins
- Company Officer Course Offerings
- Ontario Firefighter Curriculum
- Resources on reading smoke, hydrogen cyanide, airway review, building construction, WHMIS and incident command
If you need a username and password for this site, contact the Fire Department.
Training
Fire staff and volunteers can find training information and resources at our internal Training Resources site and Jostle Staff site.
Training Resources site includes
- Training Committee minutes and policies
- Training resources library
- Course application forms
- Upcoming training opportunities and bulletins
- Company Officer Course Offerings
- Ontario Firefighter Curriculum
- Resources on reading smoke, hydrogen cyanide, airway review, building construction, WHMIS and incident command
If you need a username and password for this site, contact the Fire Department.
Page last updated on April 01, 2025
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