Join the Charlie Lake Fire Department

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The Charlie Lake Fire Department (CLFD) is actively recruiting for 2023! If you are located within a 15 minute drive of Charlie Lake and looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to serve your community, we want to hear from you!

The CLFD recruits new firefighters once a year, with new recruits receiving six months of training under the new firefighter orientation program. Recruits then enter a probation period where they will receive training to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 1001 Level 2 Standard. Once a recruit passes this training they are given a pager and accepted as a full-fledged firefighter. Currently, the department has about 24 firefighters trained to NFPA Level 2.

Learn more about what the CLFD does and the training program available for recruits here.


Interested in becoming part of the team?
Join the application list

The Charlie Lake Fire Department (CLFD) is actively recruiting for 2023! If you are located within a 15 minute drive of Charlie Lake and looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to serve your community, we want to hear from you!

The CLFD recruits new firefighters once a year, with new recruits receiving six months of training under the new firefighter orientation program. Recruits then enter a probation period where they will receive training to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 1001 Level 2 Standard. Once a recruit passes this training they are given a pager and accepted as a full-fledged firefighter. Currently, the department has about 24 firefighters trained to NFPA Level 2.

Learn more about what the CLFD does and the training program available for recruits here.


Interested in becoming part of the team?
Join the application list

  • Updates

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    April 19, 2023

    Recruitment is OPEN for the 2023 season! Are you interested in joining the CLFD but are looking for more information? View or download the New Recruit Guide to discover what becoming a volunteer firefighter looks like at the Charlie Lake Fire Department.

    Are you ready to answer the call?

    Join the application list

    March 15, 2023

    Recruit season is just around the corner! Stay tuned for updates about what joining the CLFD looks like this year.



  • 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 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.

Page last updated: 25 Apr 2023, 04:37 PM