Employment Opportunity - Volunteer Firefighter

Employment Opportunity

Volunteer Firefighter

Are you passionate about community safety? The Deep River Fire Department is looking for dedicated individuals who embody trust, honesty, integrity, compassion, and teamwork to join our team as Volunteer Firefighters. Serving as a volunteer firefighter is one of the most dynamic and rewarding ways to make a lasting, positive impact in your community.

Starting Compensation

  • $23.00/hour

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) / Grade 12 minimum or equivalent
  • Valid Class G driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record
  • Medical clearance note from a qualified health care provider confirming physical fitness for firefighter duties

Training certifications:

Upon hire, firefighters will participate in the department’s Training Program and must achieve the following certifications and licenses:

  • Valid Class DZ Driver’s License
  • NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Responder – Awareness Level
  • Red Cross Certification (First Aid, CPR, AED, Oxygen Therapy, Airway Management, and Basic Life Support / BLS)
  • NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 & 2
  • NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations Level

Job Description:

To view the full job description please use the following link: VFF Job Description

Submissions: 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a complete resume of qualifications along with copies of any formal education and/or experience/training. Please use the subject line “Private and Confidential – Volunteer Firefighter” for electronic submissions, paper submissions will be accepted in a sealed envelope marked “Private and Confidential – Volunteer Firefighter”, applications will be accepted until: Friday, October 2nd, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

The Corporation of the Town of Deep River

“Private & Confidential - Volunteer Firefighter”

100 Deep River Road, P.O. Box 400

Deep River, ON, K0J 1P0

Email: hr@deepriver.ca 

Thank you for your interest. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.