Parksville Fire Rescue is recruiting new members for 2025.
During its annual recruitment campaign, the fire department looks for positive, energetic and community-minded men and women to join its team of volunteer paid on-call firefighters, according to a news release by the fire department.
If you reside in the Parksville Fire Protection area and are interested in learning more about our team of dedicated and skilled firefighters, Parksville Fire Rescue would like to hear from you.
"We rely on the commitment of volunteer paid on-call and career firefighters dedicated to public safety and community service to provide fire and emergency response services in the Parksville Fire Protection Area," the release said. "Our firefighters are highly skilled professionals who value integrity, honesty, selflessness, commitment, courage, and are hardworking and family oriented."
Parksville Fire Rescue responded to almost 800 calls in 2024 related to structure fires, rescues, motor vehicle incidents, medical assistance and public service requests. The population of the fire protection area is about 20,000, increasing substantially in the summer.
The department offers a training program and an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives:
• Professional firefighter certification and ongoing training;
• Opportunity to serve your community, team environment;
• Personal growth, sense of achievement, chance to be awesome;
• Great benefits — paid on-call, WorkSafe, additional accidental death and disability insurance (on and off duty), and more.
To speak with an officer, call Parksville Fire Rescue 250-248-3242 and arrange a tour.
Application deadline is Friday, Feb. 28. Recruitment details and information are on the website.
"We are your neighbours, co-workers, family, and friends and need your help with our recruiting efforts; please encourage those you know who may be interested to contact Parksville Fire," the release said. "Our members serve the Parksville Fire Protection Area which covers the City of Parksville and contract areas within the Regional District of Nanaimo - San Pareil, Morningstar, Columbia Beach, French Creek, and the Fourneau Road, Wildgreen, and Martindale Road areas."
A recruitment open practice is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Regular practice is on Jan. 20 and will be open to those interested in being a firefighter.
Arrive by 6:30 p.m., dress for the weather, and stay as long as you wish. This is an opportunity to observe a practice, see firsthand what’s involved in training to be a firefighter, ask questions and chat with members.
The Parksville fire station is located at 160 Jensen Ave. W.
