Recruitment
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter with the Township of Severn?
Applications are closed for the 2026 to 2027 recruitment effort. Applications for the 2027 to 2028 cohort will open in 2027.
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.
Volunteer Firefighter Spotlight
As part of our Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment campaign, we’re proud to highlight the voices and experiences of Severn’s Volunteer Firefighters.
Through these interviews, our firefighters share what inspired them to join Severn Fire and Emergency Services, what has kept them committed over time, and what they would say to someone considering applying. Their stories provide a firsthand look at the strong sense of teamwork, purpose, and community impact that comes with serving as a Volunteer Firefighter in Severn.
Explore their stories and discover what it truly means to be part of the Severn Fire Team.
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:
- completed Application Form
- current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
- three-year driver's record
- completed Medical Form
- completed Consent and Waiver
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
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