Township of Perth East

The Township of Perth East is seeking applications for Volunteer Firefighters to join the Perth East Fire Department.
Sebringville (1 position) & Shakespeare (1 position) Fire Stations

Position Overview:
The nature of firefighting involves manual work, of a sometimes hazardous nature, including fighting fires, salvage and rescue operations, and providing general first aid. Firefighters work under the supervision of a Captain, the Deputy Station Chief, and the Station Chief. Attending training on a regular basis and maintaining fire vehicles and the fire station is required. Firefighters are required to make serious decisions and work without supervision until higher ranking officers arrive at an emergency.

Firefighters are required to be in excellent physical condition. They must be a minimum of 18 years old, be mentally alert, conscientious, dependable, and get along well with others. Firefighters must be able to pass a medical examination (and receive a Hepatitis B vaccination), a criminal background check and provide a MTO driving abstract. Firefighters must live within a reasonable distance to the Fire Station. They are prohibited from wearing a beard. All new Firefighters will be placed on a one (1) year probation upon hire.

Position Requirements and Desirable Criteria:

• Possess a minimum “G” license.
• Ability to obtain a D.Z. license within one (1) year of hire.
• Carry a pager and be a part of an on-call rotation.
• Reside within a reasonable distance of the Fire Station (2174 Line 34 OR 66 Rd 130).
• Vulnerable Sector Check is required (cost to be reimbursed by the Township upon submission of receipt).
• N.F.P.A 1001 / 1072 Certification would be an asset.
• First Aid / CPR Certification is preferred.
• Having day-time availability is desirable.

Click on this link - Fire Department - Township of Perth East to learn more about us.

Application Deadline:       Friday, July 10, 2026, at 4:30pm
Anticipated Start Date:     August 1, 2026

***Applicants must clearly state on their resume which station they are applying for.***

We appreciate interest in the position and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Any questions, including requests for accommodation, please contact Manager of Fire Services / Fire Chief, Bill Hunter at [email protected]

Interested candidates can apply online at:
https://townshipofpertheast.applytojob.com/apply  

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.  Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
We appreciate all responses and advise only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.