The RDCO oversees the recruitment of paid on-call fire fighters for the following areas:
- Ellison Fire Department
- Joe Rich Fire Rescue
- North Westside Fire Rescue
- Wilson's Landing Fire Department - Recruitment evening Apr. 3 View more details
For many years, the members of the four Regional District paid-on-call fire departments have been there to answer the call for help from their neighbours and serve our communities.
Our goal is to provide the most effective and efficient fire protection for those residents and businesses in the areas served.
Are you interested in applying?
The RDCO Fire Services objective is to save lives and property, and as a paid-on-call (POC) firefighter dedication to meeting this objective is critical.
Service as a POC member of any of our departments requires serious commitment. Careful consideration of all our components of service should be undertaken and this application manual has been designed to provide information that will assist you in determining whether POC firefighting is a suitable pursuit for you.
As a POC firefighter, you'll receive training and personal reward and satisfaction in knowing that you are providing a valuable service for your community.
Among the qualifications you must meet to apply to become a paid-on-call firefighter:
- At least 19 years of age;
- A citizen of Canada;
- In good physical health and condition;
- Live within eight kilometers of a fire hall in the area you will serve.