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Recruitment

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter with the Township of Severn? Firefighting is one of the most diverse and challenging professions known today. It is this diversity that inspires most individuals to enter the service, both as volunteers and career Firefighters. This diversity combined with that your skills may be needed at any time of day, seven days a week, in any kind of weather, and very often under potentially stressful and emotional circumstances, makes your contribution to the profession very personally rewarding.

To learn more about becoming a Volunteer Firefighter with Severn Fire and Emergency Services you can review the Recruitment Orientation Guide.

If you feel you have what it takes to meet the challenges of our business, we welcome you to apply. 

How to apply

Learn more about what you need to succeed as a Volunteer Firefighter by reviewing the minimum qualifications and required documents sections below. 

Applications will be accepted online only starting July 2, 2025.

Minimum qualifications

To become a volunteer firefighter, you must meet the following qualifications:

  • be capable of handling intense and sustained physical effort to complete a variety of tasks
  • be able to speak and read in English
  • be willing to participate in and successfully complete all assigned examinations and tests (i.e., written, oral and physical agility tests)
  • acquire a class DZ driver's licence, at your expense, within two years of successfully completing our recruitment course

Required documents

You will be required to submit the following documents with your application:

Please contact us to request a copy of the letter you will need to submit as part of acquiring your VSC.

What you will receive as a Volunteer Firefighter

In addition to joining a team of committed professionals we will give you:

  • $1,000 upon successful completion of the Recruit Course
  • reimbursement of the medical cost for your application upon successful completion of the Recruit Course
  • ongoing training and yearly honorarium

Recruitment process

Important dates

Description Date and time Location 
Recruitment Information Session #1

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn)

Recruitment Information Session #2

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn)

Applications open Applications will be accepted online only starting July 2, 2025. All applications will be accepted online only starting July 2, 2025.
Application deadline Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Please submit your application before the deadline using our online form at: severn.ca/jobs.
Aptitude appraisal and Agility testing (tentative)

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Severn Fire Station 2 (3958 Burnside Line, Severn)

Interviews (tentative) Saturday, November 8, 2025 (times to be confirmed) Severn Fire Station 2 (3958 Burnside Line, Severn)

Exact date and times for testing and interviews will be determined based on the number of applicants.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Applications are only being accepted online using the online form on our Job Postings page. If you have issues submitting your application and documents please email hr@severn.ca for assistance. 

Yes, you can still apply. Attendance at the Recruitment Information Session is not mandatory however it is strongly encouraged as it provides important information on the recruitment process, as well as expectations of firefighters.

Applicants are responsible for any and all costs incurred during the recruitment process. 

All selected candidates are required to complete a recruit training program.

There are three basic training programs:

  1. individuals with no fire training or experience
  2. individuals with some training and/or certification but limited fire response experience
  3. those individuals with certification and experience.

The Fire Chief and the Deputy Chief will choose the best recruitment process for an applicant based on this model. 

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