Recruitment

Paid On Call Recruitment Process

2024 RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN IS NOW CLOSED! 

IMPORTANT DATES

• Application Review - September 16-20
• Invitations Sent Out for Testing - Sept 23-25
• Physical Testing - September 28
• Written Testing - October 1 and 3
• Interviews - October 8-10, 15-17 & 22-24
• Successful Candidates Notified - November 1
• Recruit Training Begins - December 1

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 annual recruitment drive, 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 would like to hear from you.

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 apply 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 program (December to June).
• Training provided one weekend day.
• 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