Caledon Fire and Emergency Services are gearing up for their annual recruitment drive to hire volunteer firefighters.
To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18-years-old, have a valid G driver’s licence with no more than three demerit points, live within 8 km of a Caledon Fire Station, and have a clean vulnerable sector check.
“Being a volunteer firefighter turns regular people into everyday heroes” said Fire Chief Dave Pelayo.
“Caledon’s volunteer firefighters join a team of dedicated individuals who come from all sorts of backgrounds but have one thing in common: a commitment to helping keep their community safe. If you’re curious about your future as a volunteer firefighter, please attend an information session. We would love to speak with you!”
Anyone interested must register and attend one of three mandatory information sessions:
- Thursday, June 13 at 10 a.m. at Caledon East Community Complex – 6215 Old Church Road
- Wednesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at Albion Bolton Community Centre – 150 Queen Street South
- Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at Caledon East Community Complex – 6215 Old Church Road
As a volunteer firefighter, you are expected to respond to both emergency and non-emergency situations, including fires, medical emergencies, alarm activations and investigations and public calls that require assistance
Volunteer firefighters are compensated for their time responding to a call.
The application period opens on Friday, June 14. Those eligible to apply have until Sunday, July 14 to submit their applications. For more details and to register for an information session, please visit Caledon.ca/Fire-Recruitment.
