2024 Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment

Our 2024 Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment program is now open! This program allows community leaders to join our dedicated Fire team and provide essential services in fire safety and emergency management.

This fulfilling opportunity allows volunteers to help ensure fire safety in the community while learning some great skills in the process. Wondering why you should become a Volunteer Firefighter? Some of the benefits include:

• Unique opportunity to gain transferrable life skills while giving back to your community.
• Become a member of a dedicated team.
• Acquire valuable knowledge and participate in a wide range of specialized training.
• Promote a safe community by upholding the three lines of defence against fire (public fire safety education, fire safety standards and enforcement and emergency response). 

To join our team, a person must have the instinct to help others during difficult times, possess the ability to react and adapt quickly under stressful situations, and have personal values that complement our department values: Accountability, Compassion, Duty, Integrity, Proficiency, Relationships, and Valor.

The application period is running until Friday, August 30. If you or someone you know are interested, be sure to visit our Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment page for the application process, eligibility, and additional information.

If you have general inquiries about becoming a Volunteer Firefighter, please email fire@scugog.ca