Description
The Township of King Fire & Emergency Services is currently accepting applications for Paid On Call Firefighters for the 2026 recruitment cycle. As a valued member of a composite fire department serving approximately 28,000 residents across three stations, you will join a team dedicated to public safety and excellence in emergency response.
Being a Paid On Call Firefighter offers a rewarding opportunity to develop new skills, work as part of a team, and serve your community in a vital capacity. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive recruit training and respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Emergency Response:
- Respond to structure fires, vehicle fires, wildland fires, motor vehicle collisions, medical emergencies, public hazard incidents, and technical rescues.
Training:
- Participate in in-house recruit training covering Emergency Medical First Responder, NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, and NFPA Firefighter Level 1 and Level 2, including live fire scenarios.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of maintenance training sessions.
- Commit to ongoing training and meeting certification requirements for each classification year.
Teamwork and Operations:
- Work as part of a crew and attend scheduled training, vehicle/equipment/station inspection, and maintenance.
- Fulfill summer stand-by commitment as assigned.
- Maintain high standards of customer service, empathy, and professionalism.
Compliance:
- Respond in a timely manner to emergency calls, including weekends and holidays.
- Maintain required attendance at emergency and non-emergency incidents (minimum 30%).
Additional Duties:
- Participate in scheduled public events and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Age: 18 years of age or older
- Legal Status: Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Education: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or academic equivalent
- Criminal Record: Be criminal record free unless a pardon has been granted under the Criminal Records Act (Canada) with Vulnerable Sector Screening and has not been revoked
- Availability: Able to respond in a timely fashion, including weekends and holidays
- Driver’s License: Valid class G license with satisfactory driver’s abstract dated no earlier than three months prior to application
- Physical/Mental Fitness: Able to perform the duties of a firefighter physically and mentally, with regard for personal and public safety
- Language: Able to understand and communicate clearly in English, both oral and written
- Medical Screening: Satisfactory medical screening by a licenced physician using the King Fire & Emergency Services medical package (for interviewees)
- Immunization: Current immunization record for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Polio, Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus
- Residency: Proof of residence within 6 km of a King Fire & Emergency Services Fire Station
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Assets:
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II
- Ontario D-Z Driver’s License
- Standard First Aid and CPR level HCP (Health Care Providers)
- Daytime availability/shift work experience
- Post-secondary education
- Specialized skills/trades
- Work experience
- Previous firefighting or emergency service experience
- Fluency in a second language (including sign language)
Additional Information
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
Application Process:
- Submit online application and required documentation for review
- Selected candidates will be invited to an interview to assess suitability
- Some candidates will undergo skills and fitness assessments
- Successful candidates will need to provide proof of address, immunization, driver’s abstract, police background check with Vulnerable Sector screening, and successful medical screening
- Recruit candidates will be contacted upon verification of required documents
Probationary Period:
- One-year probationary period with in-house recruit training and required certifications
- Experienced municipal firefighters may be considered for a condensed program
Training and Advancement:
- Annual assessment of knowledge, training, participation, and certification for promotion eligibility
- Opportunity to pursue additional training/certification for company officer roles after achieving First-Class Firefighter
Pay and Benefits:
- Hourly pay for training, emergency responses, scheduled public events, and approved duties
- Progression through pay classifications from Recruit Firefighter (60% of First-Class rate) to First-Class Firefighter (100%) over four years
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage for injuries/lost time
- Life and AD&D insurance; VFIS coverage included, additional insurance available
- Provided with pager, charger, full protective equipment, station wear, and dress uniform (after probation)
Equity Statement: The Township of King Fire & Emergency Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.