Becoming a Firefighter

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity? Consider joining your local dedicated team of paid-on-call firefighters. They are a caring and committed team of individuals who are also your neighbours, co-workers and friends.

The RDNO has three Fire Departments; BX-Swan Lake, Lumby & District and Silver Star. All three fire departments use a system that pays their firefighters based on their attendance to calls, meetings, training, and practices referred to as paid-on-call (POC) firefighters. All training and equipment are provided, including some exciting hands-on live fire training!

Current Recruitment Status: the Lumby & District Fire Department, BX-Swan Lake and the Silver Star Fire Department are accepting applications. Download the recruitment package to learn more.

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

Firefighter Recruitment Package

Jr. Firefighter Permission Form (Lumby and District Fire Dept. ONLY)

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To apply you must:
- Be at least 19 years of age (BX-Swan Lake), or 18 years of age (Lumby and District and Silver Star);
- Grade 12 education (or still be in school if junior firefighter)
- Have a valid BC Driver's License (class 5 or class 7) - Please attach a copy of your ICBC driving record to your application;
- Legally entitled to work in Canada;
- Be physically and medically fit to perform the job of a firefighter according to the standards set in the National Fire Protection Association Standard (NFPA);
- Consent to a criminal record check for vulnerable sector.
To be hired, you must:
- Participate in an interview;
- Pass a medical exam by a physician;
- Live in the catchment area for Lumby and District Fire Department. Live in or near the catchment area for Silver Star Fire Department and BX-Swan Lake Fire Department;
- Be fluent in English (written and verbal).
As a paid-on-call firefighter you play an important role in providing emergency services to your community. You will be expected to:
- Respond to call-outs and medical emergencies (according to your level of training);
- Participate in weekly practices;
- Successfully complete a training program (approximately 120 hours);
- Partake in additional training as they are identified;
- Engage in fire safety education in the community and public relations functions as required;
- Refrain from behaviour that might reflect poorly upon the RDNO Fire Departments.
The Lumby and District Fire Department operates with some junior firefighters. The minimum age requirement for a junior firefighter is 16 years of age. Additional qualifications and restrictions apply.

For more information download the recruitment package or email the Fire Chief, Lumby and District Fire Department at Lumby.Chief@rdno.ca. You are required to complete a permission form.

Junior Firefighter Permission Form