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Interested in volunteering as a
paid on-call firefighter?
Receive the occasional message on our recruiting efforts, timelines and info about being a firefighter in Parksville.

Recruitment


Answer the Call
Make firefighting part of your life!

Are you ready to answer the call? Check out these VIDEOS to find out!

Parksville Fire Rescue paid on-call volunteers and career firefighters provide fire and emergency response services in the Parksville Fire Protection Area. Our firefighters are highly skilled professionals who value integrity, honesty, selflessness, commitment, courage, and are hardworking and family oriented.

We respond to almost 800 calls each year including structure fires, rescues, motor vehicle incidents, medical assistance, and public service requests. Our firefighters are highly trained professionals who embody integrity, honesty, selflessness, commitment, courage, and a strong work ethic. We are family oriented and have been deeply rooted in the community since 1941.

We offer an outstanding training program, the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and the chance to join our dedicated team.

  • Comprehensive professional firefighter certification and continuous training opportunities.
  • Chance to serve your community alongside a supportive and team-oriented crew.
  • Opportunities for personal growth, a profound sense of achievement, and the chance to make a lasting impact.
  • Outstanding benefits, including paid on-call compensation, WorkSafe coverage, and additional accidental death and disability insurance, on and off duty.
We’d love to chat about what we do at Parksville Fire Rescue. Call us at 250 248-3242 to speak with an officer or arrange a tour.

Application deadline is Friday, February 27.

“Volunteering is a noble thing to do.” 
Parksville Firefighter Fiona Beales