Paid On-Call Firefighter Recruitment

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The application period is now closed. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted directly to participate in the physical and skill testing. Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply for West Kelowna Fire Rescue's Paid On-Call firefighter program. Only complete applications will be reviewed/considered. If you have any further questions, please email hr@westkelownacity.ca.



West Kelowna Fire Rescue is hiring!

West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) is looking for people, who are passionate about helping others and protecting our community, to join their team of Paid On-Call firefighters.

WKFR plans to fill several positions to increase their team of Paid On-Call firefighters. Online applications are now being accepted until October 15 and training for successful candidates will begin in January 2024.

WKFR provides emergency response, fire prevention and protection and rescue services for the City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation. Serving our Greater Westside communities since 1949, career and Paid On-Call firefighters respond to emergencies 24/7, 365 days per year. The department also partners with fire and rescue services in other jurisdictions to help with regional, provincial and national emergencies.

Key Dates

  • September 27: Information Session at Glenrosa Firehall Station #34 – 3399 Gates Road
  • September 13 – October 15: Online application period open
  • Mid-October: Successful applicants will be contacted
  • End of October – Beginning of November:
    • Physical and skills testing will begin
    • Candidate interviews
  • Mid-November: Successful candidates will be notified
  • January 2024: Training program will begin

About the program

In support of career firefighters, Paid On-Call firefighters are professionals who demonstrate a willingness to help, work well as part of a team and are dedicated members of the community. Previous firefighting experience is not required.

The Paid On-Call training program is a nine-month process comprised of weekday and weekend sessions. A detailed training schedule will be presented at the Information Session. The training program is designed to give applicants necessary skills to be a Paid On-Call member with WKFR.

Training topics will cover Emergency Medical First Responder 3 with AED and Spinal, NFPA 1001, S100/S130 Wildland Firefighter and JIBC Live Fire 1 and 2 and HAZMAT Ops.

WFKR will provide professional training and on the job experience to become valued members of the team and highly skilled firefighters. Members find the program rewarding because they are able to make a difference in their local community.

After successful completion of testing and training, members will earn their professional qualification and be assigned to one of two Paid On-Call stations based on where they live. Members will be required to attend a minimum of 30% of all calls, at least 75% of weekly training and complete a six-month probationary period.

Requirements:

  • 19 years of age or older
  • Grade 12 education or equivalent
  • Be a resident of the City of West Kelowna or Westbank First Nation
  • Physically fit and have a doctor's consent to participate in fitness testing
  • Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence with no more than six points and no prohibitions or suspensions in the past three years
  • Police Information Check with vulnerable sector
  • Able to attend training sessions on weekday evenings and weekends
  • A current EMA licence and NFPA 1001 certification is an asset

The application period is now closed. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted directly to participate in the physical and skill testing. Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply for West Kelowna Fire Rescue's Paid On-Call firefighter program. Only complete applications will be reviewed/considered. If you have any further questions, please email hr@westkelownacity.ca.



West Kelowna Fire Rescue is hiring!

West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) is looking for people, who are passionate about helping others and protecting our community, to join their team of Paid On-Call firefighters.

WKFR plans to fill several positions to increase their team of Paid On-Call firefighters. Online applications are now being accepted until October 15 and training for successful candidates will begin in January 2024.

WKFR provides emergency response, fire prevention and protection and rescue services for the City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation. Serving our Greater Westside communities since 1949, career and Paid On-Call firefighters respond to emergencies 24/7, 365 days per year. The department also partners with fire and rescue services in other jurisdictions to help with regional, provincial and national emergencies.

Key Dates

  • September 27: Information Session at Glenrosa Firehall Station #34 – 3399 Gates Road
  • September 13 – October 15: Online application period open
  • Mid-October: Successful applicants will be contacted
  • End of October – Beginning of November:
    • Physical and skills testing will begin
    • Candidate interviews
  • Mid-November: Successful candidates will be notified
  • January 2024: Training program will begin

About the program

In support of career firefighters, Paid On-Call firefighters are professionals who demonstrate a willingness to help, work well as part of a team and are dedicated members of the community. Previous firefighting experience is not required.

The Paid On-Call training program is a nine-month process comprised of weekday and weekend sessions. A detailed training schedule will be presented at the Information Session. The training program is designed to give applicants necessary skills to be a Paid On-Call member with WKFR.

Training topics will cover Emergency Medical First Responder 3 with AED and Spinal, NFPA 1001, S100/S130 Wildland Firefighter and JIBC Live Fire 1 and 2 and HAZMAT Ops.

WFKR will provide professional training and on the job experience to become valued members of the team and highly skilled firefighters. Members find the program rewarding because they are able to make a difference in their local community.

After successful completion of testing and training, members will earn their professional qualification and be assigned to one of two Paid On-Call stations based on where they live. Members will be required to attend a minimum of 30% of all calls, at least 75% of weekly training and complete a six-month probationary period.

Requirements:

  • 19 years of age or older
  • Grade 12 education or equivalent
  • Be a resident of the City of West Kelowna or Westbank First Nation
  • Physically fit and have a doctor's consent to participate in fitness testing
  • Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence with no more than six points and no prohibitions or suspensions in the past three years
  • Police Information Check with vulnerable sector
  • Able to attend training sessions on weekday evenings and weekends
  • A current EMA licence and NFPA 1001 certification is an asset

Do you have a question about recruitment, training or the Paid On-Call program? Ask us!