City Invites Applications for Volunteer Firefighters Starting on July 4

Jun 30, 2016

The City of Greater Sudbury invites applications from interested persons to join Fire Services as volunteer firefighters. Candidates must read the information guide and complete a Volunteer Firefighter application form which are both available on the website at www.greatersudbury.ca/fire. Recruitment will begin on July 4 and applications must be submitted no later than Friday, August 5, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must be 18 years of age, have completed grade 12, possess a valid ‘G’ driver’s licence with a good driving record and have access to a private motor vehicle. Candidates are also required to have First aid and CPR certificates.

Individuals who proceed though the selection process must also meet aptitude, medical, physical and other requirements.

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to attend a training session at the station they’re applying to for a tour and to ask any questions they may have about volunteer firefighting. Training sessions take place once a week at each station.  For a list of the stations and the training nights and times please refer to the volunteer firefighter information package.

For more information and to download recruitment package please visit our website at www.greatersudbury.ca/fire.

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