Ice Storm Update – March 31 at 11:00am
Trent Lakes is continuing to feel the widespread impact of the recent freezing rainstorm.
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The Municipality of Trent Lakes has declared a significant weather event following the weather alert issued by Environment Canada.
Environment Canada has issued an alert for a major ice storm this weekend expected to begin the evening of Friday, March 28 until Sunday afternoon.
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:
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.
Each new volunteer is put through an intense training program. Volunteers must pass National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) testing in:
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.
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.
Volunteer Firefighters in Trent Lakes respond to the following types of calls:
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!
Contact Us
Municipality of Trent Lakes
760 Peterborough County Road 36
Trent Lakes, ON K0M 1A0
Phone: 705-738-3800
Toll Free: 1-800-374-4009
Fax: 705-738-3801
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