Firefighter Recruitment

In January 2020, the Town of Essex launched its Firefighter Recruitment Campaign. The campaign aims to educate and inform potential firefighters about the process and job requirements of working for Essex Fire & Rescue Services.

Click the links below for more information about firefighting with Essex Fire and Rescue Services.

Applications will be accepted until February 7, 2020.

Fact Sheet

Check out the So You Want To Be A Firefighter Fact Sheet for all you need to know about what it takes to be a Volunteer Firefighter.

Application Details

Individuals interested in applying for a job with Essex Fire and Rescue Services can fill out the Online Application Form.

Alternatively, to receive a print version of the form, please contact Town of Essex Manager, Human Resources at the link on the right. See the link below for a job description.

Printed applications can be emailed to hr[at]essex.ca or dropped off at:

• Essex Town Hall
  Attn: HR Manager
  33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre 
  N8M 1A8

Recruitment Timeline

To learn more about the full details of the recruitment process, check out the Essex Fire and Rescue Services Recruitment Timeline.

Job Description

Essex Fire and Rescue Services Volunteer Firefighter Job Description

Firefighter Testimonials

Learn what it's like to serve as an Essex Fire & Rescue Services Firefighter with these video testimonials.