If you like helping people, and appreciate continuous learning we want to hear from you! Regardless of your abilities simply possessing a desire to help others makes you  an ideal candidate for a position as a volunteer firefighter.

Conquerall Bank Fire Department (CBFD) is dedicated to saving lives and protecting property through fire prevention, fire suppression, and public education. CBFD is committed to continuous learning and superior customer service.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, read about the full process for applying to be a volunteer firefighter.

What is it like to be a volunteer firefighter?

As a volunteer firefighter, you’ll start by learning. The first step is to successfully complete CBFD, Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Training, in which you’ll learn the basic skills required to respond to emergencies.

After that, you can expect an average of 4-5 hours per month of additional training, emergency responses, and meetings.

You will also be expected to:

perform firefighting duties and other related work as required
respond to and work in all types of weather
work in a safe manner, in accordance with your training
participate in community events as required
carry a pager (provided) and respond to emergencies when available
participate in weekly training
be conscientious and dependable

What are the benefits of being a volunteer firefighter?
Service to your community
Free training
Flexible time commitment
Personal reward, excitement and comradery.

What qualifications do I need to be a volunteer firefighter?

Before you apply, make sure that you have the following qualifications:

a valid driver’s license, minimum Class 5 (not a learner’s permit)
a driver’s abstract demonstrating a safe driving record
a clean criminal record check
Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status
ability to communicate in English
normal vision and hearing
physically and medically fit
no phobias of confined heights or spaces