Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment now open for the Spring 2025 training recruitment class

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 Spring 2025 Recruitment Class is now open:
Apply Today

To learn more about the application process and what’s involved, visit our Fire Recruitment page.

Key takeaways:

• We’re recruiting for all 19 fire stations across the municipality.

• Fire Station addresses can be found on our Fire Stations webpage.

• In order to be considered, your permanent residence must be within 15 kilometres to the nearest fire station.

• Only apply to the fire station closest to your permanent residence.

If you are dedicated, have excellent team work skills and good health and physical fitness, then we want to hear from you!

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 February 18, 2025