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Information for potential Auxiliary Firefighters:

• Provided with weekly training on Thursdays from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Training Breaks – during Christmas and for a 4-week period in July to August (Dates Announced Annually)
• Full Day Training 3 times a year (January, May and October)
• Begin as a Black Helmet Auxiliary and work towards becoming a Yellow Helmet Auxiliary. The Stephenville Fire Department hires from the Auxiliary Members (pending qualifications) first before looking externally to fill full-time paid firefighter positions when required.
• Training and equipment are provided free while you are an Auxiliary Firefighter.
• You will receive financial compensation for your training nights and your response to callouts, which will vary depending on your attendance and level of certification obtained throughout your involvement.
• You will be assigned to a shift in which you will be on-call to respond to emergency incidents (a schedule will be provided).
• We recruit Auxiliary Firefighters twice a year. The dates are to be announced Annually.
• Firefighting Experience – you can obtain NFPA certification if you choose or complete equivalency benchmarks without financial obligation.
• Must be 18 years of age or older