Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment
Looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? The Town of Midland, together with Tay Township, Town of Penetanguishene, Tiny Township, and Georgian Bay Township, regularly recruit volunteer firefighters. Each local fire department is committed to protecting lives, property, and the environment through fire suppression, emergency response and public safety education.
The Town of Midland is not currently recruiting firefighters, as our department has a full complement of personnel and a waitlist of prospective volunteers.
When recruitment opportunities become available, application and recruitment process information will be posted on this page.
In the meantime, eligibility requirements and physical testing information remain available below to help prospective applicants prepare for future recruitment campaigns.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Midland Fire Department.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license (minimum G class) with satisfactory driving record
Live and/or work in an area with reasonable response distance to the Town of Midland Fire Department. Locations will be assessed on case-by-case basis - Be able to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (upon conditional offer)
- Successfully complete all required certifications and requirements, including possession of valid First Aid & CPR/AED Level C at time of application
- Be available to attend and successfully complete the 100-hour recruit training program, NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 & 2, and NFPA 470 (Hazardous Materials) certifications
Physical Test
Successful applicants must pass a written test, physical test, and interview. Physical testing includes the physical tasks detailed below. Each event flows directly into the next, with short walks between stations. Steps 3–9 must be completed in a 13-minute (cumulative) time period to pass the physical testing requirements.
| 1. Ladder Climb | Climb a 16-foot ladder, undo and reattach a hose coupling, then descend. Not timed. |
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| 2. Search | Crawl through a 34-foot tunnel maze while wearing a blacked-out SCBA mask. Navigate one 90-degree turn and return. |
| 3. Stair Climb | Walk up and down 14 stairs continuously for 10 full repetitions, using every step. |
| 4. Hose Drag | Drag 150 feet of charged fire hose, drop to one knee, and pull the hose an additional 25 feet until the finish line. |
| 5. Equipment Carry | Carry two saws (one in each hand) 150 feet, looping around a drum, and return them to the starting point. |
| 6. Ladder Raise & Extension | Raise a 24-foot ladder hand-over-hand until it’s upright, extend and retract the fly section using the halyard. |
| 7. Forcible Entry | Strike a truck tire on a table with a 10-pound sledgehammer until it moves 12 inches. |
| 8. Rescue | Drag a 175-pound mannequin 35 feet, make a 180-degree turn, and return 35 feet to the start. |
| 9. Ceiling Breach & Pull | Kneel and pull a 50-pound weight 25 times using a rope and pulley system, ensuring control on both the lift and return. |