Nanoose Bay Fire Department Members 

Nanoose Bay Fire Department Members  

We are proud to serve our community and have composite team of three full-time officers and 20+ paid-on-call firefighters from all walks of life. Our members include tradespeople, retirees, students and professionals who share a commitment to community safety. 

Roles include: 

  • Firefighters 
  • Medical responders 
  • Incident command support 
  • Equipment and logistics coordinators 

We train together, respond together and support each other. Our strength lies in teamwork, trust and a shared purpose. 

Training and Recruitment  

Join Us! Nanoose Bay Fire Department is always looking for passionate individuals to become volunteer firefighters. No experience is necessary - just a willingness to learn and serve. 

Training Includes: 

  • Fire suppression 
  • Auto-extrication 
  • Medical response 
  • Wildfire preparedness 
  • Incident command systems 

Requirements: 

  • Age 18+ 
  • Valid BC driver’s license 
  • Physical fitness 
  • Commitment to weekly training 

Benefits: 

  • Skills development 
  • Community impact 
  • Team camaraderie 
  • Uniforms and gear provided 

Application Process 

Visit us at one of our recruitment events (dates and times will be promoted in advance). Or email us at nanoosevfd [at] rdn.bc.ca (nanoosevfd[at]rdn[dot]bc[dot]ca).

Put 'Firefighter Application’ in the Subject field and don’t forget to share your relevant experience, training and accreditation and location. Your application will be passed on to the Fire Chief for review and the next steps. We welcome questions and encourage anyone curious to reach out.