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This video highlights some aspects of being a volunteer firefighter.
Firefighter position overview
Responsibilities |
As a volunteer firefighter, you are expected to respond to both emergency and non-emergency situations, including:
- Fires (including structure, vehicle and wild land fires)
- Medical emergencies
- Vehicle, machinery, and other rescue calls
- Alarm activations and investigations
- Public calls that require assistance
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Qualifications |
To be eligible as a candidate, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid G driver's license with no more than three demerit points
- Attend an Information Session
- Have a clean vulnerable sector check
Eligible candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Attend one of the scheduled Information Sessions
- Possess a clean vulnerable sector check
- Live within 5 km of a Caledon fire station
You'll also develop and keep an acceptable level of training, knowledge and skill sets as needed.
We consider the following to be an asset:
- A valid DZ License with no more than three (3) demerit points on a current driver's abstract
- First Aid, CPR and defibrillator training
- Firefighter Pre-Service education
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Volunteer tests |
Once you qualify, you must take a:
- Volunteer Firefighter Aptitude Test (view a sample test)
- Volunteer Firefighter Physical Test (attend an Information Session for details)
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