What is the time commitment to being a volunteer firefighter?

The Province of Ontario requires all firefighters to be certified through an NFPA 1001-1, NFPA 1001-2 and NFPA 1002 program. Greater Sudbury Fire Services provides this 320-hour course to all its new volunteer recruits. All recruits are expected to complete this training within the first two years of employment. Recruits will also be required to pass their DZ training which includes two days of in-class training, 30 hours of driving, five hours of testing and practical theory.  There are also 10 hours of online learning that all city staff are expected to complete. You would need to commit to attending weekly training and being available for emergency calls.  You can review your station's call volume on the Fire Stations page.