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Recruitment

Paid On Call Recruitment Process

Squamish Fire Rescue has been training locally-minded people in their goals of serving Squamish as Firefighters for over 100 years. Our professional training and on the job experience is a unique opportunity to learn and develop skills as team members, leaders, and highly-skilled firefighters. 

During our recruitment drives, we look for positive, energetic and community-minded citizens to join our team of paid on-call firefighters. If you are a permanent Squamish resident, and interested in joining a skilled and dedicated team, we welcome you to apply. 

We provide an outstanding training program, the opportunity to make an unforgettable difference in people’s lives and the chance to join a team environment like no other.  

If you are interested in taking on a challenge that many Squamish Fire members have called life changing, please review the program requirements below.

Program Details

Requirements:
  • Must be a permanent resident of Squamish at the time of application
  • Must submit a drivers abstract and a criminal record check in order to considered for a position
  • Six month recruit training program 
  • Training two days per week.
  • 100% attendance is required.
  • Three year personal commitment to Squamish Fire Rescue.
  • Must be 19 years of age

Responsibilities:

  • Bring a positive and inquisitive attitude.
  • Follow all safe operating procedures.
  • Be a timely and conscientious student.

Training Provided:

  • NFPA 1001 – Standard for Fire Fighting 
  • Red Cross Emergency Medical Assistant – First Responder 
  • Live Fire Training
  • Wildland 1
  • Emergency Scene Traffic Control
  • ICS 100

Cost:

  • There is no cost to the student.
  • All training and materials are provided as part of your three year commitment to Squamish Fire Rescue