Now hiring paid on-call firefighters
Members of each fire department, usually residents of the department's fire suppression area, have a strong desire to help others and serve their communities.
Volunteer firefighters train for emergency response when communities call. The call may come at any time, and in almost every situation, sometimes under stressful and emotional circumstances.
Our volunteers tell us about the tremendous rewards that come with their work. We know there are other people out there with the same courage, commitment and compassion.
We want to welcome you into the team at your local fire hall.
Weekly training sessions ensure the best possible response time, knowledge of the most appropriate techniques for each situation and familiarization with the very specialized equipment required for firefighting and safety. Firefighters are members of the community with a will to improve their skills while protecting life and property.
Basic requirements:
- A Valid Driver’s License (minimum);
- Minimum 18 years of age;
- Physically able to perform tasks and duties of the job;
- Able to commit to training;
- Live and/or work in the response area.
Fire Practice is on Tuesday at 7 PM for most CSRD volunteer fire departments. However, Falkland practices on Wednesdays and Silver Creek on Thursday nights.
Potential recruits are always welcome to come, watch and find out more.
Other types of positions may be available in your local fire department if you’d like to contribute your talents through other opportunities. Examples include: administration, fundraising, or public education.
If you are interested in volunteering or simply want more information about your local fire department, please contact the area Fire Chief listed below or the CSRD Fire Services Coordinator, Sean Coubrough at 250.833.5955. You can also email fire@csrd.bc.ca
Nicholson Volunteer Fire Department
801 Highway 95
Golden, BC, V0A 1H2Chief: Parker Vaile
Hall: 250.344.5611Eagle Bay Volunteer Fire Department
4445 Eagle Bay Road
Eagle Bay, BC, V0E 1T0Chief: Alan Rendell
Hall: 250.517.0429Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department (Blind Bay, Sorrento)
Hall #1 - 1164 Passchendale Road
Sorrento, BC, V0E 2W0Hall #2 - 2505 Greer Road
Sorrento, BC, V0E 2W0Chief: Gary Hoult
Hall: 250.517.7980Tappen/Sunnybrae Volunteer Fire Department
3732 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road
Tappen, BC, V0E 2X1Chief: Ryan Gray
T: 250.835.8696White Lake Volunteer Fire Department
3607 Parri Road
Sorrento, BC, V0E 2W1Chief: Bryan Griffin
T: 250.835.4500Falkland Volunteer Fire Department
2915 Gyp Road
Falkland, BC, V0E 1W0Chief: Troy Ricard
T: 250.379.2699Ranchero/Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department
9505 Firehall Frontage Road
Enderby, BC, V0E 1V3Chief: Marvin Gros
T: 250.832.6844Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department
1577 Salmon River Road
Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 3H5Chief: Len Sarrazin
T: 250.832.6357Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department
4120 Community Hall Road
Malakwa, BC, V0E 2J0Chief: Andy Itterman
T: 250.836.4909Swansea Point Volunteer Fire Department
632 Davidson Drive
Swansea Point, BC, V0E 2K2Chief: Dave Schurek
T: 250.836.2402Anglemont Volunteer Fire Department
7850 Golf Course Drive
Anglemont, BC, V0E 1A0Chief: Graham Lucas
T: 250.955.2212Celista Volunteer Fire Department
5271 Line 17 Road
Celista, BC, V0E 1L0Chief: Roy Phillips
T: 250.955.2594Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Volunteer Fire Department
3852 Squilax-Anglemont Road
Scotch Creek, BC, V0E 1M0Chief: Sean Coubrough, CSRD Fire Services Coordinator
T: 250.253.3417