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 and apply via the application link. 

2026 Recruitment Campaign

Program 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
• Seven 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

RECRUITING CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE

Stage 1: Application Process – August 17–September 4
Stage 2: Job-Specific Physical Appraisal – September 19 (0800–1700)
Stage 3: Aptitude Appraisal – September 22 (1900–2100)
Stage 4: Interviews – October 5–15
Stage 5: Basic Skills Evaluation – November 5 (1800–2100) & November 7 (0800–1700)
Stage 6: Reference Checks – November 9–13

RECRUIT TRAINING PROGRAM

Begins: November 19, 2026
Ends: June, 2027

Training is held every Thursday evening from 1800–2100 and Saturdays from 0800–1700.

Training attendance is 100% mandatory.

* To be considered for one of the positions you must be available to train two days a week from November 2026 – June 2027. No exceptions.