Volunteer Firefighters
Do you have a desire to help keep your community healthy and safe? The Haldimand County Fire Department is looking for individuals who have and can demonstrate the personal values of trust, honesty, integrity, compassion and empathy and can perform as part of a team.
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How it works
Our Fire Department operates out of 11 stations strategically placed throughout the County. Successful candidates will be responsible for multiple tasks such as fire protection and rescue services, fire inspection and public education within established policies and guidelines.
Volunteer firefighters are expected to attend a minimum of 30% of the emergency incidents, attend a minimum of 50% of weekly training sessions, maintain the current firefighter curriculum training, maintain current certification in CPR to the Health Care Provider Level/first aid/defibrillation, achieve and maintain a valid DZ driver’s license within the first 2 years, and maintain a clean criminal record.
Eligibility requirements
- An Ontario driver's licence at a class "G" level or greater. A "DZ" licence would be an asset
- The ability to provide a Ministry of Transportation driver's abstract
- At least 18 years old at the time of application
- Medically and physically fit
- Reside in Haldimand County close to the fire station where volunteering
Apply to become a Volunteer Firefighter
You must submit an application using the form below. The application deadline is December 31, 2024.
Applications are reviewed and divided into service areas according to fire halls. For halls requiring recruits, the applications are forwarded to the District Chief for review. Applicants chosen will be contacted for an interview.
After the interview process is complete, chosen applicants will be contacted to attend a physical abilities test. If you are contacted to attend the physical abilities test and pass, you will receive a conditional offer of employment with details of all the forms and medicals that need to be submitted.
In early March, an orientation of new recruits with Emergency Services staff is held and then an approximate 7-month recruit training program will begin. Recruits will be trained and certified to the NFPA Standards 1001 Firefighter Level I & II.
Being a Volunteer Fire Fighter offers a reward few other opportunities can match. Would you like to become one of our new recruits? If so, apply below.
Junior Firefighter Program
Are you under the age of 18 and want to give back to the community? The Junior Fire Fighter Program is a volunteer opportunity for youths aged 13 to 17 to learn about firefighting and community service while developing essential skills and attributes.
What you'll do
- Get involved in various Fire Department activities
- Participate in weekly training sessions (no live fires)
- Participate in weekly equipment/station inspections, maintenance, and meetings.
A maximum of 2 Junior Firefighters are permitted at each station.
Weekly meeting schedule
Weekly meetings are held on Mondays at all stations except Lowbanks, which meets on Wednesdays.
