Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment now open for the fall 2025 training recruitment class
Kawartha Lakes – Have you been looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you enjoy the camaraderie that comes with working on a team? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you!
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 fall 2025 Recruitment Class is now open. To learn more about the application process and what’s involved, visit our Fire Recruitment page.
The following stations are recruiting volunteer firefighters:
Station 5 – Dunsford
Station 14 – Woodville
Station 15 – Kirkfield
Station 16 – Carden
Station 18 – Kinmount
Station 19 – Coboconk
Station 20 – Burnt River
Station 22 – Fenelon Falls
Open Houses
Are you interested in learning more? Join KLFRS at one of four upcoming open houses to learn about becoming a Volunteer Firefighter in Kawartha Lakes.
Station 15 – Kirkfield
Date: Monday June 9, 2025
Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
Location: 16 Monroe Street, Kirkfield
Station 16 – Carden
Date: Tuesday June 17, 2025
Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
Location: 12 Lake Dalrymple Road, Sebright
Station 5 – Dunsford
Date: Tuesday June 17, 2025
Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
Location: 48 Community Centre Road, Dunsford
Station 18 – Kinmount
Date: Tuesday June 17, 2025
Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
Location: 24 Majestic Street, Kinmount
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 www.kawarthalakes.ca/VFF.
Don’t wait, apply today, applications close on June 20, 2025.
Please note that if the station you’re looking to volunteer at is not listed above, it’s because they currently have a full contingent of volunteer firefighters and they are not currently recruiting. Be sure to check back in the winter because those stations may be recruiting again for the spring 2026 Recruitment Class.
