Volunteer Firefighter Process

Brock Township Fire Department relies on volunteer firefighters to staff our fire department. 

Volunteering as a firefighter offers a unique opportunity to serve your community while developing valuable skills in emergency response, teamwork, and leadership. You’ll receive specialized training, gain firsthand experience in critical situations, and contribute to the safety and well-being of those who live and work in your area. It’s a rewarding role that fosters personal growth, professional development, and a strong sense of community.

It’s not for everyone—but if you have it in you, consider becoming a volunteer firefighter.

If you are a Brock Township resident that resides within a 10-minute travel time of Station 83 in Beaverton, you may apply. 

If you do not reside within the boundaries of the Brock Township, but work within the boundaries, you may apply if you work within a 10-minute travel time of Station 83 in Beaverton. 

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older;

• Possess and maintain a minimum valid Class "G" Driver's License in good standing for the Province of Ontario.  Class "D" License with a "Z" endorsement considered an asset and mandatory once hired;

• First Aid/CPR certification would be an asset;

• Minimum of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent;

• Clean Vulnerable Sector Screening;

• Be in good health: a pre-employment medical screening form signed by a nurse practitioner or doctor must be provided;

• Positive attitude and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships;

• Ability and willingness to attend required training, and to perform learned tasks and techniques used in extinguishing and prevention of fire and rescue operations;

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times;

• Ability to exercise discretion and tact and to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.

 Volunteer Firefighters in Brock Township respond to the following types of emergency calls:

• Ambulance Assist / Medicals

• Motor Vehicle Collisions

• Structure Fires

• Grass / Brush Fires

• Spills / CO / Gas Leaks

• Ice / Water Rescues

Volunteer firefighters carry a pager and may receive calls at any hour of the day. A firefighter then responds to their fire station and responds in a firetruck to the incident.  

Duties on scene may include but are not limited to:

• Wearing self-contained breathing apparatus in confined spaces;

• Strenuous physical activity;

• Lift, carry and set-up equipment and materials on scene;

• Operation of pressure pumps and hoses;

• Crawling, climbing, carry/climb ladders;

• Operation of rescue equipment;

• Perform salvage and ventilation work at fire and emergency scenes;

• Potential exposure to dangerous physical hazards, entering burning or contaminated buildings, structures and areas to perform rescues or fight fires, wearing required clothing and safety equipment;

• Provide medical assistance to the injured;

• Carry out supportive roles on scene as directed by supervisory staff.

• Fire Department Training:

  • Participate in mandatory training to ensure currency within established policies and procedures.

  • Training occurs once per week at your assigned fire station and other dates/times as assigned.

   

  Station Duties:

  • Volunteer firefighters perform station duties on a rotating schedule.

  • Crews attend their fire station once every two weeks to perform truck and equipment checks to ensure truck and equipment are in good working order, clean and in a state of ready.

  • Crews also clean the trucks and fire stations to keep it safe and orderly.

   

  Public Education & Fire Prevention:

  • Firefighters will participate in promotional and community events, acting as ambassadors of the Fire Service.

Brock Township Fire Department’s recruitment process consists of a formal application, interview, submission of required documentation and may include an aptitude and agility test. 

• Applicants will be evaluated by the Chief Training Officer, District Fire Chief(s) & Fire Chief. 

• Offers will be made to successful applicants.