Have you ever watched "Backdraft" or "Ladder 49" and dreamt of saving property and lives?
Are you working full time and unable to make the change?
Have you seen firsthand the destruction smoke and fire can wreak on a neighbour's life?
You can make a difference in your community - and you can do it by only committing a few hours a month.
What's in it for you?
You can receive the full NFPA 1001 fire training course, make a huge difference in your community and even get paid for training and calls!
Read some of our members reasons for joining.
The Penhold Fire Department offers you the same training programs that full-time firefighters receive, but our program is broken down into part-time modules easily taken while working at your current job.
The courses are offered at no cost to you, you will even be paid for the time you spend working for the department!
Most of your new skills will transfer to different departments if you move to a new community. About 80 percent of Alberta’s firefighters are members of volunteer departments, with only 8 departments in the province composed of full-time staff.
It pays to volunteer!
During the modules of the NFPA 1001 courses you will have the opportunity to train at different Fire Departments in Central Alberta. It is a great way to meet other Fire Fighters and use different equipment and techniques.
Read more about the department and our equipment.
Visit the NFPA website for more about the standards and training.
How Much Time will be required?
- 24 hour on call in case of an emergency
- Training days every first, third, and fifth Wednesday of the month. From 1900 to 2100 hours at the Fire Hall.
- Weekend or weekday courses will be available
- Occasional events like fund-raising, pancake breakfasts and parades
- It will take approximately 2-3 years of part time training to achieve full NFPA 1001 certification
So Who Are We Looking For?
We need able-bodied men and women who are willing to train and become part of the team for when we are called upon. The emergency scenes have many tasks so even if you don't want to be a front line fire fighter, don't count yourself out.
Every job is important, and the rest of the team needs everyone to do their part. Just let us know what you can do to help. We appreciate everyone who is willing to lend us a hand.
How to apply:
Download an application form and drop it at the fire hall or the town office; or mail or fax it to the Town Office, and we will contact you as soon as possible.
