Join Us
Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter?
The Fire Dept is made up of all volunteers who live in the area. These people dedicate time to train, learn and grow as a member of the Fire Dept while responding to emergencies within Nine Mile River and neighbouring communities.
All required training is provided at no cost to you and is accomplished through training programs at the department level on a weekly basis as well as a Basic Firefighting Program through the East Hants Fire Service. Additionally, members may also take part in courses offered by the Nova Scotia Firefighter School along with other outside agencies engaged to provide training.
Although you are not paid as a volunteer, there are a number of benefits!
We are always looking for new members and accept from Age 14+ (14-17 Years as a Junior Firefighter). Not all members are required to fight fires, some choose to limit activities to what they are comfortable with and there is no shortage of critical roles that can be served.
Benefits Include:
-Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit
-Volunteer Firefighter License Plate(Free of charge renewals!)
-Training Courses in Firefighting, Medical, Water Rescue, Etc (Costs covered by Department)
-Take pride in serving your community
-Volunteer service looks great on a resume
-The camaraderie of being part of a team of volunteer professionals.
In order to become an active volunteer at the station you must meet the following requirements:
Drop by Wednesday Evenings @ 7pm or Contact Us
Requirements Include:
-You shall be 18+ (age 14-17 for Junior Firefighting program
-You shall live within the boundaries of the district
-You shall complete the Recruitment Application Form. Download and Print the Form and take it to the department after it is completed. We have copies at the hall if unable to print.
-You shall have a Vulnerable Sector Check Completed. Stop by for a form to take to the RCMP detachment in Enfield.
