Volunteer as a Firefighter

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTING

  • The RDCK has 16 volunteer fire departments and 17 fire halls in the central kootenays. 
  • No previous experience is necessary to become a volunteer firefighter and volunteers train to professional standards.
  • Volunteer firefighters are all ages, male and female, and come from many different backgrounds.
  • All required personal protective equipment and training are provided—there are no out-of-pocket costs.
  • Volunteers firefighters commit to a minimum 2 hours a week of training at their local fire hall.
  • Volunteer firefighters receive insurance coverage through WorkSafe BC, 24 hour accident insurance coverage and  $100,000 life insurance in case of accidental death.
  • The federal government provides tax credits to volunteer firefighters who serve at least 200 hours per year.
  • Volunteer fire departments create infrastructure, build and improve communities, keep people safe, attract new residents and businesses, and encourage teambuilding, leadership, interpersonal skills, friendship and personal growth.
  • Many departments raise money for local and provincial charities and provide Learn Not to Burn  and FireSmart  training.
  • Firefighters do more than just fight fires.  They are also trained as first responders, provide swift water rescue, over embankment rescues, wildland interface protection and jaws of life extrication.

VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT VIDEO!

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER APPLICATION PROCESS

Now Recruiting!  Please apply here  expression of interest application   

If you have any questions please reach out to FireAdmin@rdck.bc.ca

We greatly value our volunteers for giving so generously of their time to the service, their neighbours and their communities.

 

The content on this page was last updated January 22 2024 at 11:42 AM