Aside from receiving valuable, professional training and the satisfaction of knowing you are helping others in your community, there are numerous other benefits of being a firefighter in the RDEK. 
Paid-on-call members are paid per hour for training and incident response.  Plus, the training is provided at no cost to you.
Following the six-month probation, and as long as they complete required training and response hours, members are also eligible for a benefits package which includes:

• life insurance; 
• dental; 
• extended medical; and,
• access to the Employee Assistance Program. 

If you are interested in learning more about what the experience is like as a firefighter, or how you’d fit on our team, contact the Chief today and make arrangements to visit the Hall, come watch a training session, or speak to other firefighters. 

Requirements of recruits to begin the interview process:

• At least 18 years of age;
• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Possess the mental and physical health to adequately perform the duties of an emergency responder; and,
• Valid Driver’s Licence and be capable of obtaining air brake endorsement.

A comprehensive background check is conducted on applicants to establish evidence of good moral character, a well-adjusted personality, community commitment and a pattern of conduct acceptable to the Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire & Rescue Service.

Becoming a firefighter takes commitment.  You need to keep up with your training so that you are ready to answer the call when it comes.

• Our departments train weekly.
• Our firefighters are required to complete a minimum of 70 hours of training in a 12-month period. 

Sometimes training is offered on the weekend or over multiple days. In addition, there will be times when we train with members of our other local Fire Departments.

To apply to be part of our team:

1. Pick up/download an application form. 
2. Review the package.
3. Fill out the application form and submit it the Fire Chief.
4. Once the application is received, you will be required to meet with the Fire Chief and/or Chief Officer for an interview.