Submit your application online by November 14
Township of King, Ont. (Oct. 20, 2025) — Ready to answer the call? King Fire and Emergency Services (KFES) is recruiting paid on call firefighters to serve communities across King City, Schomberg, and Nobleton. Join a crew of 150 firefighters who play a vital role in emergency response across King’s three fire stations, covering 333 square kilometres and serving approximately 29,800 residents. Learn new skills, work within a close-knit team, and contribute directly to community safety and resilience.
Emergency response work is both rewarding and demanding. It requires physical and mental fitness, with readiness to respond 24/7 any day of the year in all weather conditions, day or night. Interested applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or academic equivalent
- Be criminal record free with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Be available to respond in a timely fashion, including weekends and holidays
- Possess a valid class G license.
- Be able to understand and communicate clearly in English, both oral and written
- Satisfactory medical screening by a licensed physician
- Current immunization record
- Have proof of residence within 6 km of a KFES fire station:
- Fire Station 3-4 in King City, 2045 King Road
- Fire Station 3-6 in Schomberg, 91 Proctor Road
- Fire Station 3-8 in Nobleton, 5926 King Road
Firefighters are paid an hourly rate for attendance at training, emergency responses, scheduled public events and other duties. They are expected to attend a minimum of 80% of maintenance training sessions and respond to a minimum of 30% of emergency and non-emergency incidents.
Applications can be submitted online by November 14 at king.ca/FirefighterRecruitment.
Recruitment and Selection Process
Selected candidates will be invited to attend skills tests and fitness assessments conducted by KFES. Candidates who successfully complete the skills and fitness assessments will be invited to an interview to determine their suitability for the position.
Successful Recruit Firefighters will enter a one-year probationary period. During this period, they must complete the Fire Department’s in-house Recruit Training and become certified in NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness, NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations, NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 and NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 2 and Emergency First Responder.
Experienced municipal firefighters may be considered for a condensed training program and probationary period.
Upon successful completion of the recruit training program, paid on call firefighters will respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency responses including structure fires, vehicle fires, wildland fires, motor vehicle collisions, medical emergencies, public hazard incidents and technical rescues.
About King Fire and Emergency Services
Under the leadership of Fire Chief Courtney Allen, two Deputy Fire Chiefs and six Senior Command Officers, KFES provides a range of services, including fire and life safety education, fire prevention and fire investigations, fire suppression, medical aid response, and specialized rescue services. KFES is dedicated to delivering the highest level of service and emergency response while ensuring the safety of firefighters, residents, and the public at large. For more information, visit king.ca/fire.
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Media Contact
Township of King
Andrea Gyarmati, Manager of Communications and Public Engagement
Township of King | Phone: 905-833-5321 | Email: media@king.ca