Recruitment
Volunteer 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.
Program Details
Commitment
- 5 month recruit program (January – May)
- Training provided 2 days a week (1 weeknight and 1 weekend day)
- 100 % attendance is required
- 3 year personal commitment to Squamish Fire Rescue
Responsibilities
- Bring a positive and inquisitive attitude
- Follow all safe operating procedures
- Be a timely and conscientious student
Training Provided
- NFPA 1001 FF1 & 2– Standard for Fire Fighting (JIBC Modules 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 10)
- Red Cross Emergency Medical Assistant – First Responder level 3
- Live Fire Training
- Wild land 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 3 year volunteer commitment to Squamish Fire Rescue.
Recruitment Process Timeline
- Information Session: September
- Application / resume submission: Application Close Date: October 11
- Application and resume review: October
- Physical and written testing: October
- Panel interview: November
- Recruit Firefighter position offers: December 1
Recruit Program Start Date: January
