Firefighter Recruitment

Trent Lakes Fire Rescue is looking for Volunteer Firefighters. Being a Volunteer Firefighter can be a very rewarding experience as you contribute to the safety of the entire community.

 Make a lifesaving difference and get:

• A skill set you take with you for life
• Personal growth, training and development
• Team building and lifelong friendships
• Tremendous sense of accomplishment and pride

How to Apply 

We recruit annually or as needed. If you're interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter in Trent Lakes, please review our Recruitment Process Guideline and job description for more information about the role. Then, fill out the application form below.

Volunteer Firefighter Application Form 

You only need to submit one application every 12 months. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in becoming a team member with the Trent Lakes Fire Rescue.

New recruit training

Each new volunteer is put through an intense training program. Volunteers must pass National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) testing in:

• NFPA 1001 level I
• NFPA 1001 level II
• NFPA 472/1072 awareness level
• NFPA 472/1072 core operations level

What do Volunteer Firefighters do?

Learn more about the role of Volunteer Firefighter. 

Public education and fire prevention

You can see Trent Lakes Fire Rescue at many local events, promoting fire safety and tips on fire prevention. You will also see them at the Buckhorn Public School assisting with Fire Drills and teaching students about Fire Prevention including how to create a Fire Escape Plan.

Training

Bi-weekly training by station is conducted along with online learning and theory. Throughout the year, larger training occurs with multiple stations. Our training is based upon our level of service and is imperative to firefighter development. Each station has a apparatus check schedule that includes every firefighter from that station. They perform apparatus checks, ensuring each piece of equipment is clean, in the correct spot, in good working order, and has the proper amount of inventory. Crews also clean the station to keep it safe and orderly.

Respond to calls

Volunteer Firefighters in Trent Lakes respond to the following types of calls: Ambulance assist and medicals Motor vehicle collisions Structure fires Grass and brush fires Spills, carbon monoxide and gas leaks Ice and water rescues Firefighters carry a pager and may receive calls at any hour of the day. A firefighter then responds to their station and takes a apparatus to the incident.  Many firefighters have green flashing lights on their vehicles to show that they are responding to an emergency – please respect our firefighters and your fellow residents by pulling over when you see a green flashing light!