Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment

Complete an application, including your resume (optional), a driver abstract and a declaration of criminal record check.

Complete an aptitude test containing questions on oral comprehension, reading and writing ability, math, mechanical skills, map reading, and interpersonal relations.

Similar sample questions can be found here: https://www.firefighter-test.com/free-practice/fst/

Perform a series of tests to determine if you can perform essential job tasks at fire scenes:

• • Ladder Lift

• • Load Carry and Climb

• • Equipment Hoisting

• • Victim Drag

• • Confined Space confidence

• • Confidence with heights

Participate in a behaviour-style interview with the station officers and a human resources member. All candidates will be asked the same questions.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo medical, hearing, and vision testing and evaluations.

Yes, Volunteer Firefighters are compensated hourly for responding to emergency calls, training, and other fire department-related activities.

Commencing effective your start date, you will be entitled to the following benefits (include but are not limited to):

• On Duty Accident and Sickness coverage
• Off Duty Accident coverage
• Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Optional Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage for an additional fee

Additional information will be provided if successful in the hiring process.

The Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit is available for those volunteers who regularly attend fire meetings, respond and are on call for all emergency calls, and attend related training programs/workshops. Any volunteer firefighter who contributes at least 200 hours of service per year can apply for the tax credit.

No, you may only apply to the station that is in the fire district where your residence is

For reasons of safety, facial hair that may affect the integrity of the face piece seal of
self-contained breathing apparatus, i.e. beards, bushy moustaches, and long
sideburns are not permitted.

No, your application may be submitted without these documents. These documents will be required at various stages in the process as outlined in the application process.

No, you will only be required to attend specific training related to mandatory Norfolk County Fire Department training. This training is specific to our operations, equipment, personal protective equipment, and policies and procedures.  These specifics will be provided to you if you are successful in the hiring process.

Each fire station typically has its own firefighter association, separate and independent from the Norfolk County Fire Department and not under municipal oversight. These associations serve as social and support networks for firefighters, organizing events and activities to foster camaraderie and support the local community. Although encouraged, participation in these associations is optional and not mandatory to maintain employment as a volunteer firefighter.

• Simcoe- Monday
• Port Dover- Thursday
• Waterford- Thursday
• Teeterville- Monday
• Delhi- Tuesday
• Courtland- Wednesday
• Langton- Tuesday
• Fairground- Wednesday
• Port Rowan- Wednesday
• St. Williams- Monday
• Vittoria- Monday