2018 Volunteer Recruitment - NOW OPEN
Attend one of the information sessions to learn more about how you can join the fire service and continue the long-held tradition to 'Answer the Call'.
March 7, 2018 | 9:30 am - 11 am
March 8, 2018 | 7 pm - 8:30 pm
March 24, 2018 | 9:30 am - 11 am
Station 303: 6085 Old Church Road
(We are recruiting for all fire stations except Bolton Fire Station)
Responsibilities
Volunteer firefighters are expected to respond emergency and non-emergency responses including:
- Structure, vehicle and wild land fires
- Medical emergencies
- Vehicle, machinery and other rescue calls
- Alarm activations and investigations
- Other public assistance calls requiring assistance
- And to develop and maintain an acceptable level of training, knowledge and skill sets as required.
Qualifications
Eligible candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Possess a valid Class G driver's license with no more than three (3) demerit points on the current driver's abstract
- Attend one of the scheduled Information Sessions
- Possess a clean vulnerable sector check
- Develop and maintain an acceptable level of training, knowledge and skill as required, and
- Reside within 5 km of a Caledon fire station.
The following criteria would be considered an asset:
- A valid DZ License with no more than three (3) demerit points on a current driver's abstract
- First Aid, CPR and Defib training
- Firefighter Pre-Service education
Volunteer Firefighter Aptitude Test
Qualified candidates must take a Volunteer Firefighter Aptitude Test. View a sample test.
Volunteer Firefighter Physical Fitness Test
Qualified candidates must take a Volunteer Firefighter Physical Test. (Details at the Information Session)
