Town Hall

Volunteer Firefighter

General Opportunities
Closes:  September 8, 2025

The Town of Riverview is currently accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighters with Riverview Fire & Rescue. 

What We Offer:

  • Ongoing firefighting certification and rescue training 

  • Learn the skills to potentially save a life.

  • Act as a community ambassador and represent the Town of Riverview

  • Achieve a sense of purpose and responsibility for the community and its residents.

  • A great addition to your resume

  • FREE access to Town recreation facilities and on-site gym

  • Form lifelong relationships with fellow Firefighters.

 

What You Offer:

  • Your commitment to protecting lives and property in the community.

  • Your desire to provide fire prevention services and fire safety education.

  • Your dedication to mastering the right skills for the job.

  • Your strong dedication to being of service.

  • Your exceptional teamwork skills and personal drive

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proof of high school diploma or GED

  • Valid New Brunswick Class 5 Driver’s License

  • Completion of the Province of New Brunswick Firefighter Level 1 certificate program within two years of start date and level 2 certificate program within 3 years of start date.

  • Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sectors Screening, meeting Town standards

  • Applicants shall be residents of the Town of Riverview or live within a 9-minute return to station time (assessed by use of the GIS map) Station address is: 650 Pinewood Road, Riverview, NB. Proof of address will be required.

*Applicants will be subject to physical agility testing and must meet the medical requirements of Riverview Fire & Rescue. 

Note: There will be an “Information Session” for candidates and their significant others held on: 

  • Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00pm, at the Riverview Fire Station. 

All those considering applying for this position are encouraged to attend with their significant other. 

This information session will detail the duties associated with being a volunteer firefighter and the time commitment required for emergency calls & Training.

Please forward your resume to jobs@townofriverview.ca with “Volunteer Firefighter” in the subject line.