How to become a volunteer firefighter

Becoming a volunteer firefighter can be a rewarding and valuable way to serve your community. It is, however, a decision that should not be taken lightly. It takes considerable dedication, a serious ongoing commitment to mental and physical fitness, and many hours of training.

General Requirements

  • Applicants shall live within the MD of Greenview municipal limits
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of your application. Applications must be legally able to work in Canada.
  • Beards and/or facial hair that will interfere with the requirements of wearing of breathing apparatus shall not be permitted.
  • A photocopy of a valid Driver’s License and Drivers Abstract is required
  • Must have a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License (No graduated licenses are permitted)
  • A Police Security/Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sectors, will be required.

Training

The training you receive as a firefighter with Greenview Fire-Rescue Services will prepare you for tasks that are required at the scene of an emergency, but it will also prepare you for any emergency you may face outside the fire service. You will be trained to act at the scene of a structure fire, motor vehicle collision, and/or a medical emergency. During a household/work/business emergency, the training you receive and the confidence you will gain as a firefighter can go a long way to rectify and better the incident. GFRS also provides access to certified in-house and abroad training opportunities that are transferable. GFRS Firefighters train regularly to ensure their skills are maintained and they are current in industry best practice

For more information on the recruitment process and for details on how to apply, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Regional Deputy Fire Chief at your local Greenview Fire-Rescue Station. You can find your closest location by clicking here.