
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