Firefighter Recruitment

Thank you for your interest in joining the Huntsville/Lake of Bays fire department! If you're passionate about protecting your fellow community members, consider joining our team.

The fire department responds to various different calls in our community such as fire, medical, hazardous materials, and rescue emergencies.

We accept applications year-round, and our next firefighter recruitment process will begin in mid-fall.

The fire department provides training to prepare candidates with practical firefighting skills.
The department covers the cost of training. Transportation and other personal expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.

Successful candidates provide the following requirements:

• Proof of valid driver’s licence
• Vulnerable sector screening
• Physician’s letter
• Firefighter Physical Aptitude Testing (FPAT)
• Firefighter code of ethics
• Return of company property agreement
• Return for service agreement

Along with protecting your fellow community members, there are many benefits to serving as a volunteer firefighter, including:

• Hourly compensation
• Professional development through the Provincial Firefighter Certification
• Advancement opportunities (e.g., rank progression, apparatus driver, instructor roles)
• Personal development and networking opportunities
• Being part of a strong, dynamic team in a family-oriented environment
• A sense of accomplishment and giving back to your community