How Do I Become a Volunteer Firefighter

The Municipality of Pictou County has 18 volunteer fire departments, serving approximately 22,000 residents in different communities throughout our municipality.  Our county has multiple different districts, ranging from heavily rural, to large commercial and industrial properties.

Currently we have approximately 400 volunteer firefighters, proudly serving their communities.  Tasks range from fire suppression, motor vehicle collisions, water rescue, medical emergencies, fire prevention and other public and agency assistance calls.

What is like being a volunteer firefighter?

In the role of volunteer firefighter, you will start by learning.  The first steps as a firefighter in our community will be familiarizing yourself with our equipment, policies, and practices.  Secondly, you will have training provided to you where you will learn the basic skills required to respond to emergencies.

While firefighting may seem like our only job, there are many other roles on an emergency scene, and at the fire station.  We are always recruiting firefighters; we are also recruiting those who want to be a supportive role.  Responsibilities for this can range from traffic control to scene accountability, as well as many other tasks.

What qualifications do you need to become a volunteer firefighter?

• A valid driver’s license (minimum class 5)
• A clean criminal record check
• A driver’s abstract demonstrating a safe driving record
• Ability to communicate in English
• Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status

*Some stations have a junior firefighter program, where some of these qualifications are not necessary, please submit your information below to determine where the nearest junior program is located. *

How can I apply?
Please fill out the form below with all information so we can connect you with the fire department in your community.  (Please note: This is for Fire Departments within the County of Pictou only)

*This information will only be used for the purpose of determining your closest Fire Station, and connecting you with them*

Name:

Address:

Email:

Phone Number:

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*Link here to click, “Submit” * Sending information provided to the Emergency services director at evan.hale@munpict.ca