Volunteer Firefighter (paid, on call)

Central Elgin; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in St. Thomas seeks Volunteer Firefighters / Rescue Members to respond to emergencies and protect lives. Candidates should have strong physical fitness, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to training. This role provides professional training and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community, with ongoing training and certification provided.

Benefits

Professional training and certification

Uniform and protective equipment

Paid hourly for responses and training

Qualifications

• Strong sense of duty and community pride.
• Physical fitness and mental resilience.
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Valid Class G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies.
• Operate firefighting and rescue equipment.
• Participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Physical fitness

Mental resilience

Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations

Strong sense of duty and community pride

Job description

Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.

Are you ready to step up when your community needs you most?
Do you thrive under pressure, work well in a team, and have the courage to face the unknown?

This is more than a volunteer role – it’s a calling.

As a Volunteer Firefighter / Rescue Member, you’ll train with the best, respond to emergencies, and protect lives, property, and our community. From battling blazes and rescuing accident victims to providing life-saving first aid, every call you answer will make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Respond to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
• Operate firefighting and rescue equipment
• Participate in ongoing training to keep your skills sharp
• Be a dependable member of a close-knit, highly trained team

What You Bring:

• A strong sense of duty and community pride
• Physical fitness and mental resilience
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
• Live within the Municipality of Central Elgin or within reasonable response time to the Belmont, Port Stanley, Union, or Yarmouth fire stations
• Commitment to training and regular call response
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid Class G driver’s license

What You’ll Get:

• Professional training and certification
• Leadership and emergency response skills that last a lifetime
• The pride of knowing you’re making a difference when it matters most
• Uniform, personal protective equipment and other equipment.
• Promotional opportunities
• You’ll be paid hourly for responding to emergencies, and attending weekly training

Your Community Needs You.
The pager might go off in the middle of dinner, in the middle of the night, or in the middle of a snowstorm – and you’ll be ready.

Apply Now – Become the hero your community will never forget.

Next Steps:
Once your application is reviewed, you’ll be invited to attend one of ourOPEN HOUSE INFORMATION SESSION in September 2025(tentative Sept 13 + 20) – your first step into the world of firefighting and rescue. Meet the crew, get hands-on with the gear, and discover what it truly means to be part of the team.

When you step up, you’re committing to more than just answering the call – you’re committing to excellence, teamwork, and constant growth. Here’s what’s expected of every member of our crew:

• Dedicate two hours each week to sharpening your skills at training night:
  • Port Stanley: Monday nights
  • Yarmouth: Monday nights
  • Belmont: Wednesday nights
  • Union: Thursday nights
• Complete formal training courses within your first year (evenings and weekends).
• Obtain medical clearance and pass a physical test to ensure you’re ready for the demands of the job.
• Pass a driver’s abstract and secure a vulnerable sector check to meet our high standards of trust and professionalism.

Are you ready to step up when your community needs you most?
Do you thrive under pressure, work well in a team, and have the courage to face the unknown?

This is more than a volunteer role – it’s a calling.

As a Volunteer Firefighter / Rescue Member, you’ll train with the best, respond to emergencies, and protect lives, property, and our community. From battling blazes and rescuing accident victims to providing life-saving first aid, every call you answer will make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Respond to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
• Operate firefighting and rescue equipment
• Participate in ongoing training to keep your skills sharp
• Be a dependable member of a close-knit, highly trained team

What You Bring:

• A strong sense of duty and community pride
• Physical fitness and mental resilience
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
• Live within the Municipality of Central Elgin or within reasonable response time to the Belmont, Port Stanley, Union, or Yarmouth fire stations
• Commitment to training and regular call response
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid Class G driver’s license

What You’ll Get:

• Professional training and certification
• Leadership and emergency response skills that last a lifetime
• The pride of knowing you’re making a difference when it matters most
• Uniform, personal protective equipment and other equipment.
• Promotional opportunities
• You’ll be paid hourly for responding to emergencies, and attending weekly training

Your Community Needs You.
The pager might go off in the middle of dinner, in the middle of the night, or in the middle of a snowstorm – and you’ll be ready.

Apply Now – Become the hero your community will never forget.

Next Steps:
Once your application is reviewed, you’ll be invited to attend one of ourOPEN HOUSE INFORMATION SESSION in September 2025(tentative Sept 13 + 20) – your first step into the world of firefighting and rescue. Meet the crew, get hands-on with the gear, and discover what it truly means to be part of the team.

When you step up, you’re committing to more than just answering the call – you’re committing to excellence, teamwork, and constant growth. Here’s what’s expected of every member of our crew:

• Dedicate two hours each week to sharpening your skills at training night:
  • Port Stanley: Monday nights
  • Yarmouth: Monday nights
  • Belmont: Wednesday nights
  • Union: Thursday nights
• Complete formal training courses within your first year (evenings and weekends).
• Obtain medical clearance and pass a physical test to ensure you’re ready for the demands of the job.
• Pass a driver’s abstract and secure a vulnerable sector check to meet our high standards of trust and professionalism.

• More information can be found on our websitehttps://www.centralelgin.org/en/living-in-central-elgin/firefighter-recruitment.aspx

This is your chance to step forward, challenge yourself, and serve your community in a way few can. The gear is ready, the team is waiting — now all we need is you.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is an equal opportunity employer. The Municipality of Central Elgin will attempt to provide reasonable accommodation for known disability for an applicant or employee if requested

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment. Questions respecting the collection of information should be directed to the CAO/Clerk of The Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin.

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What fire station do you live closest too and are interested in joining?* Belmont Port Stanley Union Yarmouth

Are you available to attend weekly training nights at your assigned station? (at minimum 50%)
Port Stanley: Mondays
Yarmouth: Mondays
Belmont: Wednesdays
Union: Thursdays*

Are you physically able to perform the duties of a firefighter/rescue member, including climbing ladders, lifting heavy equipment, and working in high-stress environments?*

Do you understand that this is a volunteer position that requires availability during emergencies, which may occur at any time of day or night?*