Thank you for your interest in joining the Huntsville Fire Department! If you're passionate about protecting your fellow community members, consider joining our team.
The fire department responds to various different calls in our community such as fire, medical, hazardous materials, and rescue emergencies.
We accept applications year-round, and we are actively recruiting October 1, 2026, until October 31, 2026.
Attend the Information Session:
If you have already applied or are thinking about applying this recruitment, consider attending our information night where you can meet current volunteers, full-time staff and ask questions: October 14, 2026, at 7:00 pm, 1 Payne Drive Huntsville.
Qualifications & requirements
The fire department provides training to prepare candidates with practical firefighting skills.
The department covers the cost of training. Transportation and other personal expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.
Successful candidates must provide the following:
- Proof of valid driver’s licence
- Vulnerable sector screening
- Physician’s letter
- Firefighter Physical Aptitude Testing (FPAT)
- Firefighter code of ethics
- Grade 12 education
- Resident of Huntsville
- Employable in Canada
Volunteer firefighter benefits
Along with protecting your fellow community members, there are many benefits to serving as a volunteer firefighter, including:
- Hourly compensation
- Professional development through the Provincial Firefighter Certification
- Advancement opportunities (e.g., rank progression, apparatus driver, instructor roles)
- Personal development and networking opportunities
- Being part of a strong, dynamic team in a family-oriented environment
- A sense of accomplishment and giving back to your community
