Do you have a desire to help keep your community healthy and safe? The Hamilton 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.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to perform a number of tasks including: fire protection and rescue services, fire inspection and public education within established policies and guidelines.
Note: Volunteer Firefighters are compensated for attending emergency scenes, training and performing station duties.
Becoming a Probationary Volunteer Firefighter involves a significant commitment beginning with a comprehensive two-hundred and sixty (260) hour training program.
Candidates are expected to attend bi-weekly, in-person training blocks, consisting of 16-18 hours over the course of a weekend, Saturday and Sunday. In addition, candidates are expected to attend additional training sessions on evenings during the week & complete several hours of mandatory self-study per week throughout the duration of the training program
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Candidates are expected to commit to 100% attendance during the training program.
The commitment to the position continues after the training program is complete as Probationary Volunteer Firefighters are expected to respond to calls in order to meet the requirements set out in the Collective Agreement.
With our continued commitment to an inclusive workforce, we encourage you to join the Hamilton Fire Department as a Probationary Volunteer Firefighter and experience one of the most rewarding, engaging and exciting opportunities within your community.
Application process
Review the recruitment process information below and
apply
by attaching your resume and answering the mandatory questionnaire.
Applications will be disqualified if:
The mandatory questionnaire is not completed in ful
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Your resume is not submitte- d
False statements are made on your resume or in answer to the questionnair- e
Applications are reviewed as and when needed throughout the year based on filling future recruit training classes and priority station staffing needs.
