Our Crest
As the construction of our new fire station was undergoing in 2001, our fire department’s crest needed a new look. With the help of a company named Chabo Communications & Design in Hawkesbury, Council members passed a resolution on December 12, 2001 to accept the new logo as presented.
Fire Station and Vehicles
The Hawkesbury Fire Department operates from one fire station that is located at 780 Spence Avenue (since February 2002) and is home to:
Pumper P1-99
This unit is a 1999 Pumper (Engine) built by Superior Emergency Vehicles. It features a Hale 5000 litres (1050 imperial gallons) per minute pump and carries 3100 litres (700 imperial gallons) of water in its booster tank and a variety of firefighting and rescue equipment.
Pumper P1-96
This unit is a 1996 Pumper (Engine) built by Superior Emergency Vehicles. It features a Hale 5000 litres (1050 imperial gallons) per minute pump and carries 3600 litres (800 imperial gallons) of water in its booster tank and a variety of firefighting and rescue equipment.
Rescue R1-07
This unit is a 1986 used Rescue Unit built by Almonte Firetrucks which was bought in 1991. This truck also received a used 2007 chassis in 2010. Its primary purpose is to transport personnel and equipment to an emergency scene.
Areal A-203
This unit is a used 2003 E-One 95’ platform bought from Techno Fire in 2008. This truck features a Hale 7570 litres (2000 US gallons) per minute pump and carries 1135 litres (300 US gallons) of water in its booster tank and a variety of firefighting equipment.
Caravan P-030
This unit is a 2003 Dodge Caravan bought from Hawkesbury Chrysler and its primary purpose is to Fire Prevention and Public Education.
SUV C-114
This unit a 2014 Dodge Durango bought from Hawkesbury Chrysler in 2014. Its primary purpose is to the Fire Chief.
Pick-up S-116
This unit is a brand new 2016 Dodge Ram Service Truck bought from Hawkesbury Chrysler in August. Its primary purpose is to transport personnel and equipment to an emergency scene. It will also be used to transport personnel to the Ontario Fire College and other areas for training.
How to Apply
You must apply online on our job offers page at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/town-hall/job-offers.
If you do not have an Internet connection, you can still use the one offered during business hours at the Hawkesbury Library at:
550 Higginson St,
Hawkesbury, ON K6A 1H1
Qualifications
Prospective volunteer firefighters must:
- Be eighteen years of age or older and hold a Secondary School Diploma
- Be a resident of the Town of Hawkesbury or the place of residence reasonably permits him or her to respond to a fire call in time
- Have twenty-four hour transportation available (DZ licence would be an asset)
- Bilingual (English and French, mandatory)
- Be in excellent physical condition
- Successfully complete and provide a police background check
Recruiting
Firefighters
Our volunteer firefighters take great pride in belonging to the Hawkesbury Fire Department. Our members are trained in all aspects of firefighting; from hose line advancement to self-contained breathing apparatus, to fire attack, and obtain many other firefighting skills. New recruits join forces with other recruits from Hawkesbury and participate in a joint firefighter training program. At the end of the program, each firefighter transitions to active emergency response duties.
Benefits
There are many benefits to becoming a volunteer firefighter in Hawkesbury. Some of the benefits include:
- Free Transferrable Training: all firefighting, rescue, CPR, first aid and other emergency training is provided at no cost.
- Protective Clothing and Equipment: all gear and equipment is provided at no cost.
- Uniforms: dress and be a part of an organized and dedicated group of people.
- Competitive Wages.
- Leadership: there will be opportunities for advancement and responsibility on both the firefighting and support sides of the department.
- Family: enjoy camaraderie and lifelong friendships.
- Recognition and Social Activities: take part in the Christmas parade and the firefighters’ gala.
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: have the benefit of Workplace Safety & Insurance Board and Accident and Sickness Policy through Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS) for you and your family.
- And So Much More.