Volunteer Firefighter (paid, on call)
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. Job Posting will close on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Next Steps:
We invite all interested candidates to attend one of our INFORMATION SESSION:
- Port Stanley Fire Station on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m.
- Belmont Fire Station on Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 a.m.
- 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.
- Attend and successfully complete all mandatory training and complete the required minimum number of training hours each year.
- More information can be found on our website https://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 Clerk of The Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin.