Prevention, Emergency Response, and the Comox Fire Training Centre

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Comox Fire Rescue provides a variety of preventive and emergency services to a population of over 18,000 in an area of 16 square miles. This includes the Town of Comox, the Comox Fire Protection Improvement District, the Bates Huband Local Service Area (Regional District of Comox-Strathcona), and the Comox Indian Band. They also operate the Comox Fire Training Centre, which trains firefighters from all over Vancouver Island, and even parts of BC and the rest of Canada. The training centre is certified by the JIBC.

We are always accepting volunteer applications!

If you are interested in joining our department, feel free to stop by to pick up an application form and introduce yourself. You can also download the applicant information package to familiarize yourself with some basics before applying.

Application Form

Applicant Information Package

Tips to become a career firefighter

Physical fitness is an important part of being a firefighter. Our 5-storey training tower provides ample opportunity to get in shape!

What do you get when you join our team?

Learn how to use state-of-the-art technology!

The chance to make a positive connection with the town and its people!

JIBC Certified training at an incredible facility! — NFPA 1001 Certified training at an incredible facility!

24/7 access to a very well-equipped fitness centre