Our 2016 recruitment campaign has now closed.

Over the next few weeks our recruitment team will go over all the submission. Those individuals selected for a meet an greet session will be contacted shortly.

Anyone with questions is encouraged to review the recruitment process page or the faq page.

We are now recruiting new members for our department. The recruiting campaign will run until September 13th with the new calss expected to start in January of 2017.

This is the second year that the central theme will focus around the phrase "EVERY MINUTE MATTERS - LOCAL VOLUNTEERS LOWER RESPONSE TIMES" and the concept of a maze.

Interested members of the public are encouraged to read through our recruitment section.

Our 2016 recruitment campaign is now underway. Its central theme will focus around the phrase "EVERY MINUTE MATTERS - LOCAL VOLUNTEERS LOWER RESPONSE TIMES" and the concept of a maze.

Located on the maze is a pictograph representing some type of emergency (fire, medical, rescue). There are 2 starting boxes to the maze; 1 Local Volunteers, 1 Calgary Volunteers. It quickly becomes apparent that solving the maze from the local box is much faster than from the Calgary box.

The maze is the visual attraction and representation of the campaign message that in an emergency, every minute matters and that the fastest response to an emergency comes through local volunteers.

Currently 2/3 of the department’s membership is from Calgary (and area). Many people in the community are currently unaware of this stat, and therefore may feel less of a need to volunteer themselves.

Our new recruitment process is set up to be faster and easier. Here is our timeline for the process over the next few months:

Step 1:

During this time our Recruitment Team will be out at various community events to explain more about what we do at RMES. Watch for upcoming events and come see us where you can fill out our FastApp so we can contact you once the application intake closes. You can also fill out the FastApp on the website. If you change your mind, simply let us know when we contact you in September.

Step 2:

Upon completion of the application intake, the Recruitment Team will take time to review all of the applications and contact individuals we would like to invite to the next step.

Step 3:

The Meet & Greet sessions allow us to get to know you better. It also offers us the opportunity to go through what the rest of the process looks like, what our expectations are and how things will progress once you commence your training. It also gives you an opportunity to ask questions.

Applicants will be asked to bring a resume to this session (no certificates will be collected at this time).

These sessions will be offered September 19, 21 and 26 from 19:00-20:00. Individuals will then be contacted regarding an interview.

Step 4:

Interviews are typically 45-60min. We don't require questions to be answered in a specific format (STAR etc.) 

Step 5:

Any applicant who moves on from the interview stage will be brought in for a physical assessment.

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Step 6:

After a final review, successful applicants will be contacted with an offer for a position with RMES. At this stage, some final documents will be requested including a drivers abstract, criminal records check & medical evaluation from a physician. We ask that you do not get these documents until requested to ensure they are current and no unnecessary costs are accrued by you.

Step 7:

The new recruit class is scheduled to begin in January of 2017.

When will the application process close?

The last day to apply is September 13, 2016

If I fill out the FastApp online or at an event can I change my mind?

Yes! Once the application closes we will contact everyone who submitted a form to confirm if they are still interested in joining.

What is the process after I apply?

Please see this page for an outline of our 2016 recruitment campaign.

Do I have to live in the community?

No! While we do focus on local volunteers, we do have members from outside of the community (Cochrane, Calgary).

I live in Calgary, can I apply?

Yes! We encourage everyone who is interested in working for RMES to apply.

What are the minimum requirements?

18 years old, in good health, clear criminal records check, valid drivers license.

Do I have to have training to apply?

No, Redwood Meadows Emergency Services will provide all required training for its members. However, any previous training & experience is an asset.

Can I do a ride along before i apply?

At this time we do not allow ride alongs on calls.

How much time will I have to commit?

Volunteer Firefighting is much different than other volunteer positions. Members must obtain and maintain training, respond to calls and ensure equipment and vehicles are ready. As a minimum we ask members to attend:

• Tuesday Night Training
• 2- 12hr Duty shifts every 6 weeks
• Initial Recruit Training
• Public Events

Is there coverage in case I get hurt?

Yes, while we focus on safety, there is coverage through both WCB and a third party insurance policy in the event of an accident.

What are the requirements for the physical assessment?

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Have more questions?

Email us at recruiting@rmesfire.org