Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

Volunteer firefighters are responsible for responding to emergency calls and providing firefighting services to their community. This can be a physically demanding position, and they must be able to work well as part of a team and be able to think quickly under pressure.

Volunteer firefighters will also:

- Receive training to the Minimum Level of Exterior (rural setting authority having jurisdiction)

- Work in the HOT zone and hazardous areas, are not to enter structure fires.

- Operate fire trucks if qualified.

- Document all actions as required on iPad or other electronic devices.

- A clear criminal record check is required.

Station officers:

- Are trained to the minimum level of Team Leader, as part of the Minimum Training standards.

- Ensure overall safety of the firefighters by providing scene control, risk management, and incident command. 

- Facilitate training and practice nights; the RDKS Fire Chief will support and provide lesson plans. 

- Ensure proper documentation is completed after events

- Address local concerns on behalf of the RDKS, and escalate as needed depending on capacity. 

- Act as the local representative of the Department on behalf of the RDKS

- Ensure operational readiness of the fire hall, delegate tasks, report deficiencies. 

- Document all actions as required on iPad or other electronic devices.

If firefighting isn't for you but you're still interested in volunteering with the Fire Department, there's a place for you! We still need volunteers to fill positions like Dispatch, Driver, and Maintenance. 

Dispatch

• Carry a radio (provided) to answer incoming calls from the public on the emergency line.
• Document emergency call information.
• Dispatch crews with the information from the emergency caller over the radio and other electronic communications platforms.
• When on duty required to remain in the general area of Dease Lake, due to radio coverage area. (Not confined to one location) 
• Strong communication skills working with all dispatchers and scheduling on duty roster with so there are no gaps in service. 
• Support emergency crews when deployed as they may need other agencies to support the incident; e.g. BC hydro, Northwest Tel, RCMP, LDM etc.
• Document all actions as required on iPad or other electronic devices.

Drivers

• Air brake qualifications required
• Operate a large fire truck in a safe and effective manner (Training provided - 1002)
• Operate truck mounted fire pump (Training provided - 1002)
• Winter driving experience 
• Clear driving record
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Perform weekly truck checks to ensure operational readiness and report any deficiencies 
• Document all actions as required on iPad or other electronic devices
• Medical costs will be reimbursed 

Maintenance

• Assist with hall duties
• Maintain operational readiness of the fire hall buildings and report any deficiencies
• Monitor snow removal contractors, and ensure safe entry to buildings in the winter
• Weekly inspections, tasks to be determined 
• If mechanically inclined, truck checks could be added, incudes fluid checks, run ups, SCBA checks
• Document all actions as required on iPad or other electronic devices

1. Fill out the online fillable application form and email it to [email protected]. 
2. Or, print, fill out, and scan the print application form, and email it to the same email as above.