Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment now open for the Spring 2025 training recruitment class

Help protect your community from fires and other hazards by applying to become a volunteer firefighter for Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFRS) today.

The Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Application for the Spring 2025 Recruitment Class is now open:

To learn more about the application process and what’s involved, visit our Volunteer Firefighter page.

Key takeaways:

• We’re recruiting for all 19 fire stations across the municipality.
• Fire Station addresses can be found on our Fire Services webpage.
• In order to be considered, your permanent residence must be within 15 kilometres to the nearest fire station.
• Only apply to the fire station closest to your permanent residence.

If you are dedicated, have excellent team work skills and good health and physical fitness, then we want to hear from you!

Volunteer firefighting is a great way to learn valuable skills, give back to your community and earn extra income. You’ll join a team of likeminded individuals, learn transferrable life skills and help promote a safe community by upholding the three lines of defense against fire.

For more information on becoming a volunteer firefighter in Kawartha Lakes, visit our Volunteer Firefighter page.

Don’t wait, apply today, applications close on February 18, 2025

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