Lacombe County seeks paid-on-call firefighters to support local communities

Dave Bain, the Manager of Fire and Emergency Services for Lacombe County, emphasizes the importance of local involvement, noting that having a strong, community-based fire service is crucial to maintaining safety and rapid response times.  

Interested in giving back to your community, being part of a well-trained team, and taking on an exciting challenge? Consider joining Lacombe County's fire services as a paid-on-call firefighter. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills and working alongside a dedicated team.  

Lacombe County’s fire services rely on individuals who can respond quickly to emergencies and to increase the number of trained members to meet the growing demands of the community. The County is particularly interested in recruiting people who are available during the day when many current members are unavailable due to work commitments outside their communities. 

Lacombe County is particularly encouraging those who are available during daytime/school hours to consider joining the fire services. This includes: 

Their participation could provide a valuable boost to our local fire departments. 

Requirements to become a paid-on-call firefighter include: 

In addition to these requirements, paid-on-call firefighters are expected to attend at least 50% of the scheduled training sessions and be available to respond to 25% of the emergency calls. 

For those interested in making a difference in their community, more details and the full list of requirements and responsibilities can be found on the Lacombe County website: https://www.lacombecounty.com/en/living-here/fire-services.aspx#Recruitment.You can also email lcfs@lacombecounty.com to get more information or to express your interest in signing up.