Become a Firefighter in Wheatland County

Are you looking to support your community while gaining valuable experience, building connections, and learning new skills?
Wheatland County Fire Services is currently recruiting Paid On-Call Firefighters (Wheatland West, Carseland & Gleichen stations) and Volunteer Firefighters (Standard, Hussar, Dalum, Rosebud, and Rockyford stations).

Firefighters respond to a wide range of emergencies, including structure fires, wildland and grass fires, motor vehicle collisions, and medical calls. Members are alerted by portable radio or response app and report to their station when an emergency occurs.

No experience is required, Wheatland County provides all necessary training and personal protective equipment before members begin responding. Firefighters continue to develop their skills by working alongside experienced crews, participating in weekly training nights, and attending additional training opportunities throughout the year.

To become a Paid on Call or Volunteer Firefighter you need to:

• Must live within a 15 minute response time to the fire hall.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Provide a satisfactory criminal record check including a vulnerable sector search
• Provide a satisfactory drivers abstract
• Be willing to learn how to become a firefighter through training nights and external training courses provided.
• Eligible to work in Canada

We will provide you with:

• Firefighter training and practice sessions.
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• The knowledge to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
• Confidence to meet the challenges and demands of serving as a volunteer firefighter.

If the opportunity to become part of Wheatland County Fire Service interests you, please email: fireservices@wheatlandcounty.ca to find out how you can become a Paid on Call or Volunteer Firefighter.