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.
2026 Recruitment
2026 Recruitment is now closed. Please review the process outlined below to learn more about the steps involved and important timelines.
| Information Sessions |
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Information sessions are strongly encouraged for anyone interested in joining the County of Brant Fire Department. Information Sessions provide valuable recruitment information and a real-life picture of the commitment required to be a County of Brant Volunteer Firefighter. Join us at the following information sessions:
Located at: Station #4 Cainsville, 17 Ewart Ave Brantford, ON N3S 0H4 |
| 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 |
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Applications will be accepted between Monday March 2, 2026 – Monday April 13, 2026. Once recruitment opens 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 |
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The practical assessment will take place on Saturday May 9, 2026 All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to attend a practical assessment. 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. |
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Step 3 : Interview Process |
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Interviews will take place between Monday June 1, 2026 – Friday June 19, 2026 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. |
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Step 4: Offers |
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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. |
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Recruit Training |
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Those who are successful in becoming a Volunteer Fire Fighter will begin recruit training. Recruit training will commence on September 12th, 2026. The program will run over a 10‑month period and will include both evening and weekend sessions. Participants will complete a total of:
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