Student Cadet Recruitment

Now Recruiting Student Cadet Members in Nakina, Beardmore and Geraldton!

Becoming a member of the fire service is a unique and rewarding experience! There are not many environments that challenge you learn, perform, and grow on this level.

Maybe you want to pursue a career in emergency services, want to help your community, or meet new people. No matter why you are looking at this page, the fire service is a great way to do all those things, and:

• Earn supplemental income
• Be part of a team
• Boost your resume
• Continuously learn new skills
• Gain access to specialized training programs
• Gain industry and internationally recognized certifications
• Get tax benefits

The fire service is central to and built on the community it serves. Student members participate in training, public education, events, prevention, maintenance, and much more!

Student members get to be involved with most aspects of the department while training and preparing for eventual transition into a regular firefighter role when they turn 18.

With opportunity comes commitment. Members are expected to actively participate in offered programs and opportunities. Joining as a student members also gives you more time and flexibility to become a fully qualified firefighter.

All our members become known in the community as a members of the fire service and the public places a tremendous amount of trust in our service. There is an expectation that our members conduct themselves professionally not only within the team but in public as well. With that in mind, Student Member positions can be competitive to achieve, and members are held to this high standard while they are members.

Highschool Co-Op

Student Cadet members are eligible to participate in a co-op placements with the department! Subject to limitations placed by the school or board, Student members participate in all the day-to-day activities of the department, including ride-alongs to calls!

Note: It is a pre-requisite of those seeking a co-op with our department to be active Student Cadet members in good standing as this experience is meant to enhance their basic training as members. There are limitations placed for certain call types and activities to avoid exposure to elevated safety risks or traumatic situations.

Student members seeking a co-op need to submit for a Vulnerable Sector Check as part of their placement approvals.

Earn while you learn!

Greenstone Fire can provide you with all the same training and certification opportunities that you would normally pay to go to college for, while paying you!

As a Student Cadet, you are eligible to participate in certification training programs such as:

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Levels 1 & 2
• NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials - Awareness and Operations
• NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor
• NFPA 1006 Water Rescue Awareness
• First Aid
• Incident Management System
• ...and more!

You will also get access to other industry recognized certification, and training often restricted to fire departments such as:

• NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue Programs
• Incident Management System Training
• Emergency Management Training
• ...and much more!

...with all costs covered for approved training!

Once you transition to being a regular firefighter, even more opportunities are available!

Learn new skills, gain recognized credentials, put experience on your resume, make great contacts, earn passive income, and take advantage of tax breaks. This is a great opportunity with one of the most flexible schedules around!

How to apply

Review our Information Guide to learn more about our service and get an overview of the complete process. 

To be considered for membership as a Student Cadet, you will need to submit a completed Application Package (or a resume containing the same information), Medical Self-Declaration, Criminal History Self-Declaration, and agree to the Student Cadet Membership Terms. These can be submitted by emailing fire@greenstone.ca, or dropped off at any Ward Office.

If you have any questions about our application process, contact our Fire Chief by email or by calling 807-854-1100 ext. 2007.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for a Student Cadet member position, you must:

• Live within Greenstone and be able to attend a fire station for training and other activities
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Fire Department 
• Be 16 or 17 years of age
• Be actively enrolled in and attending highschool
• Have the physical ability to carry out the duties of a firefighter without medical concerns
• Not have a criminal history or pending judicial matters

What is the process?

The selection process will consist of the following components:

Stage 1:   Application Submission and Review        

Stage 2:   Interview and References                                                                                           

Stage 1: Application Submission and Review

All applicants are required to submit:

• Application Form or a resume containing the same information
• Medical Self-Declaration
• Criminal History Self-Declaration, and
• Student Cadet Membership Terms

A review of applications will be conducted, and selected applicants will have the opportunity to advance to Stage 2 of the selection process. Completed forms can be emailed to fire@greenstone.ca

Stage 2: Interview and References

Interviews for the position will be conducted by the Fire Chief, with assistance from other department members, as determined by the Fire Chief, in order to perform a fair evaluation. The Fire Chief may require you to bring additional documentation and/or proof of your credentials.

The references provided will be contacted and asked a series of questions regarding your intentions in joining the department, suitability for the role and ability to perform to expectations. As this is a position of trust that works in a team environment, there are also questions related to team dynamics, reflection on the organization, and integrity of physical access and information security.

After successfully completing all of the requirements, you may be offered membership with the department!