Welcome to the Town of Yarmouth
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Fire Hall Rentals
Fire Hall Rentals — A great community space for any event
The upper level of the Yarmouth Fire Hall is a multi-purpose community centre available for rent.
Suitable for
- Weddings and receptions
- Dances and live entertainment
- Conventions
- Fundraising events
- Craft and retail shows
Amenities
- Large, clean, fully accessible washrooms
- Large kitchen with appliances for preparing food for large groups
- Fully operational bar area with cooler
- Large stage for live music or performances
- Elevator for improved accessibility
- Back-up generator for power outages
- Plenty of on-site parking
Contact and bookings
Stewart DeveauYarmouth Fire Department Volunteers
Phone: (902) 748-5005
Volunteer Firefighting FAQs
Will I get paid?
You get an annual honorarium of about $3,000. The exact amount depends on how many calls you attend. Training and experience are free and can help you start a career as a paid first responder or medical professional. We also offer free gym memberships.
Do I need the experience to join?
No. We provide free training and give you time to develop skills using modern equipment. With training you’ll learn the right tools and techniques to fight fires safely. If you already have experience or qualifications, you may move faster through our certification process.
How much time do I have to devote as a volunteer?
Expect weekly training during your first year while you work toward Level 1 firefighter certification. After that, the team trains about every two weeks. Call volume varies — we are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round.
How old do I have to be?
You must be at least 19 years old. Applicants age 17 or 18 need parental consent.
Will equipment be provided to me?
Yes. All equipment used in training and on the job is provided free of charge.
Do I have to fight fires?
Yes — front-line firefighters enter buildings, fight fires, respond to motor vehicle collisions, and protect people and property. We also need volunteers for traffic control at incidents, fire safety education, and other roles. If you have a special skill, we will find a way to use it.
What’s the best way for me to learn more?
Fill out a short inquiry form on this website and check the “firefighter volunteer” box. We’ll send your name and address to the Fire Chief. A station representative will call you to discuss the role.
Volunteering with the Yarmouth Fire Department
Fire Services of the Town of Yarmouth protects people and property through fire prevention, emergency response and public education. We rely on volunteers to deliver a high level of service. If you like helping people, enjoy learning, and are physically fit, you might be a good fit.
What it’s like to be a volunteer firefighter
- Start with our Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Training to learn core skills.
- After recruit training expect about 25–35 hours a month for training, emergency responses and meetings.
- You may be asked to:
- perform firefighting and related duties
- work in all kinds of weather
- follow safe work practices and your training
- take part in community events
- carry a pager (provided) and respond when available
- attend weekly training
- be dependable and conscientious
Benefits
- Serve your community
- Free training
- Flexible time commitment
- Financial recognition — an honorarium averaging about $3,000 per year
- Personal reward, excitement and camaraderie
Qualifications
Before you apply, make sure you can meet these requirements:
- driver’s abstract showing a safe driving record
- clean criminal record check
- Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
- able to communicate in English
- normal vision and hearing (or corrected with glasses/hearing aids)
- physically and medically fit
- no phobias of heights or confined spaces
Volunteer roles that don’t fight fires
You can still volunteer if you don’t want an operational firefighting role. Non-operational (support) members do important work under the chief’s approval. Duties may include:
- fire prevention support under the Fire Inspector
- helping at fundraising events at the fire hall and in the community
- preparing and delivering food to firefighters at large incidents
- assisting with special projects
How to apply
If volunteering sounds right for you, complete the contact form below and we will get in touch to discuss suitable roles.
The Yarmouth Fire Department welcomes applications for:
- volunteer firefighters (operational)
- support services (non-operational)
- auxiliary members
If you want more information before applying, contact the Fire Department and we’ll answer your questions. You can also check out of series of frequently asked questions.
Fire Services Bylaws
Fire Department Bylaw
The pdf Fire Department Bylaw(143 KB) provides the mandate for the Yarmouth Fire Department to protect and safeguard the people of Yarmouth, as well as many of the Department's official roles and internal policies.
Fire Prevention Bylaw
Except in the case of barbecues, outdoor heating appliances, and fire ambiances, no outdoor fires are permitted within the Town of Yarmouth. Learn more in the pdf Fire Prevention by-law(122 KB) .
