Recruitment

Interested in joining the Charlottetown Fire Department? Applications for volunteer firefighters are accepted year-round, with evaluations conducted periodically as needs are identified. 
 

Residents over the age of 19 have the opportunity to make an impact in their community and join the tight-knit, dedicated team of firefighters responsible for fire safety and emergency preparedness in Charlottetown. All volunteer firefighters learn valuable skills which can be transferred to their professional and personal lives and receive training, leadership development skills, insurance coverage and annual honorariums.

 

The City’s two fire stations include firefighters who perform various duties, including fire rescue, firefighting, operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and assist with fire prevention and educational programs for the public.

 

Application packages can be picked up anytime from Monday to Friday at Charlottetown Fire Station One at 89 Kent St. or at Station Two at 152 St. Peters Rd. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekends. Completed applications can be submitted in-person at Charlottetown Fire Station One at 89 Kent St.  

 

Please contact the Charlottetown Fire Department at (902) 629-4083 for more information. 

Do I qualify?
Candidates must:
Live in the City of Charlottetown;
Be 19 years of age;
Have achieved Grade 12 or equivalent;
Hold a valid Driver’s License with an excellent driving record;
Have the ability to successfully complete comprehensive written, medical, physical tests;
Have a criminal records search.
Is there a written test?
Yes, the written test involves a combination of the following areas:
Reading and understanding written information;
Understanding written instructions;
Knowledge of Department and City history;
Fire Extinguisher and Fire Prevention topics;
Is there an interview?
Yes, if you are selected with a specific level of test score and skills assessment, you will participate in an interview conducted by a three-person panel consisting of member of the Fire Department management team.
Is there a medical test?
Yes, there is a medical evaluation required.
The following areas are assessed during the medical evaluation conducted by your family doctor:
Visual Acuity;
Color Vision;
Depth Perception;
Hearing;
Lung Function;
Immunizations.
Is there a physical fitness test?
Yes, physical fitness testing consists of a series of firefighting related tasks while using personal protective equipment.
Candidates must successfully pass the physical fitness evaluation to continue in the recruitment process.
Is a criminal record search required?
A criminal record search is required. Criminal records check applications signed and received from the fire department only will be accepted by the police department for processing. A photocopy of 2 pieces of ID are to accompany the application. 
Are work references required?
You must provide two work-related references from either supervisors or managers that you directly report to.
Is this a paid position?
Volunteer firefighting is not a paid occupation; however, an annual honorarium is paid twice yearly and is adjusted for years of experience and rank.
Is there compensation or insurance coverage?
There is comprehensive life, disability and liability insurance coverage policies for volunteers.
Is training provided?
All new firefighters participate in a 16-week training program at the PEI Firefighting Facility. The training program follows the competencies of NFPA 1001.
If you need further information or clarity, please contact us by email or phone:

[email protected] or 902-629-4083