Want to be a paid-on-call firefighter with Parkland County?
Our paid-on-call firefighters are alerted to emergencies and those who are available, go to the fire station to get dressed in protective gear and then into our emergency vehicles.
Our paid-on-call firefighters get compensated an hourly wage based on their training and supervisory responsibility. Staff get paid for emergency response, training and fire prevention activities.
Minimum requirements
A limited number of positions are available. Minimum requirements to be a paid-on-call firefighter include:
- At least 18 years of age. Applicants between age 14 and 17 may be considered in a junior program
- In good health
- Live within 8 to 10 minutes from your nearest Parkland County Fire Station
- Can meet training requirements - one evening a week and several weekends throughout the year
- Fire services experience is an asset but not a requirement
- Possession of a valid Alberta Driver's license and satisfactory driving record (less than 6 demerits). Driver's abstract to be included with your application
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening to be included with your application
Recruitment process
Use our interactive map to see if your address falls within the eligible response zone or simply view a PDF of the map.
Recruiting soon!
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