Join the Charlie Lake Fire Department
Recruitment for the 2025 season has closed. However, if you're interested in joining the Charlie Lake Fire Department (CLFD), add your name to the application list for 2026!
The CLFD recruits volunteers annually. If you live within a 15-minute drive of Charlie Lake and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to serve your community, we want to hear from you.
New recruits undergo six months of training through our orientation program, followed by a probation period focusing on NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 1001 Level 2 Standard training. Upon successful completion, recruits become full-fledged firefighters, joining our team of approximately 24 NFPA Level 2 trained members.
Learn more about what the CLFD does and the training program.
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About the CLFD
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The Charlie Lake Fire Department (CLFD) is run by the Peace River Regional District. This department has a full-time fire chief and deputy chief and about 30 volunteer firefighters operating out of one fire hall. Full-time staff are at the hall from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
The CLFD trains firefighters to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 1001 Level 2 Standard. As of April 2023, the department has 24 firefighters trained at that level. The CLFD recruits new firefighters once a year.
Who's Listening
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Phone 250-785-1424 Email edward.albury@prrd.bc.ca -
Phone 250-785-1424 Email kristine.doerksen@prrd.bc.ca
Documents
Videos
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What's it like to be a firefighter at the CLFD? Watch the video for a preview!
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Former Deputy Chief, Ron Schildroth talks about the recruitment drive for the 2022 season.
