Once you are hired, if you have a certificate from a certified fire academy, you can begin responding to calls and participating in training as soon as the orientation process and basic training is complete.  If you do not have a firefighter 1 certificate, there will be additional training required before responding to emergencies.

Most employers in the community understand the importance of volunteer firefighting and will often allow volunteers to respond during work hours.  This must be arranged in advance with your employer or school.  Volunteers respond when they are able. When committed at work or out of the area, we hope others will respond, and that is why it is important to have more Firefighters.

It is to your benefit and the community’s benefit if you attend as much training as possible, but most events are not mandatory. We do understand that you may have other obligations. These training events will keep you well informed and in practice. Certain important events may be mandatory.  Volunteers must attend a certain percentage of drills, and respond to a certain percentage of calls for assistance.

All required training is provided on Wednesday evenings. Training dates are subject to change.  Additional training and time may be required or offered outside of regularly scheduled volunteer drills.