Via HRFE
Are you interested in being a volunteer firefighter?
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HRFE are recruiting volunteers across HRM this fall to begin training in January 2023. Come join our amazing team of first responders! Hear what some of our members have to say about what it’s like to volunteer.
Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment in Halifax
If you like helping people, appreciate continuous learning, and are physically fit, you may be an ideal candidate for a position as a volunteer firefighter.
Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) is dedicated to saving lives and protecting property through fire prevention, fire suppression, and public education. HRFE is committed to continuous learning and superior customer service.
How do I apply to be a volunteer firefighter and what is the process?
You must be a resident in the station area that you wish to volunteer.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, read about the full process for applying to be a volunteer firefighter in Halifax.
What is it like to be a volunteer firefighter?
As a volunteer firefighter, you’ll start by learning. The first step is to successfully complete HRFE’s Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Training, in which you’ll learn the basic skills required to respond to emergencies.
After that, you can expect an average of 25–35 hours per month of additional training, emergency responses, and meetings.
You will also be expected to:
perform firefighting duties and other related work as required
respond to and work in all types of weather
work in a safe manner, in accordance with your training
participate in community events as required
carry a pager (provided) and respond to emergencies when available
participate in weekly training
be conscientious and dependable
What are the benefits of being a volunteer firefighter?
Service to your community
Free training
Flexible time commitment
Financial recognition–including an honorarium averaging $3,000 per year
Personal reward, excitement and comradery.
What qualifications do I need to be a volunteer firefighter?
Before you apply, make sure that you have the following qualifications:
a valid driver’s license, minimum Class 5 (not a learner’s permit)
grade 12 or equivalent education
a driver’s abstract demonstrating a safe driving record
a clean criminal record check
Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status
ability to communicate in English
normal vision and hearing
physically and medically fit
no phobias of confined heights or spaces
Current opportunities for volunteer firefighters
HRFE is currently recruiting volunteers in the following areas:
Beaver Bank-Kinsac
Black Point
Chezzetcook
Cooks Brook
Dutch Settlement
Goffs
Grand Lake
Hammonds Plains
Harrietsfield-Sambro
Herring Cove
Lake Echo
Lawrencetown
Meaghers Grant
Middle Musquodoboit
Moser River
Musquodoboit Harbour
North Preston
Ostrea Lake
Oyster Pond
Prospect Road
Sackville
Seabright
Sheet Harbour
Tangier
Three Harbours
Upper Musquodoboit
Upper Tantallon
Waverley
Wellington
