Join Waterloo Fire Rescue

A career with Waterloo Fire Rescue gives you the opportunity to work with a team that keeps our community and neighbourhoods safe.

On this page:

  1. Waterloo Fire Rescue people and locations
  2. Learn how Waterloo Fire Rescue supports the community
  3. How to qualify to be a firefighter
  4. Apply for a job
  5. Apply for Emergency Services Career Camp

Waterloo Fire Rescue people and locations

We employ a team of over 125 people and respond to more than 8500 calls each year. Learn more about our fire services locations.


How Waterloo Fire Rescue supports the community

Waterloo Firefighters are skilled professionals who take pride in serving our community. We provide the following essential services:

  • public fire education programs for residents of all ages and business owners
  • educating the community and promoting fire prevention, including inspections and enforcement
  • respond to fires and medical emergencies, complete training activities, conduct post-fire salvage and clean up, conduct pre-planning activities, maintain stations and equipment

Firefighters are active in the following areas:

  • community service
  • community education
  • continuing education in all firefighting aspects

How to qualify to be a firefighter

The City of Waterloo is a rewarding place to work. As a member of Waterloo Fire Rescue, you will support the delivery of services that impact residents of this city each day, making it a great place to live, work and play for everyone. Come work with us!


Apply for a job

Check our job opportunities page to see if we are hiring. Candidates are tested using an external testing program that assesses potential firefighters.


Emergency Services Career Camp (ESCC)

The ESCC is an annual, 2-day, joint camp experience with Waterloo Fire Rescue, Waterloo Regional Police Services and Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services. 

This year's ESCC will be held on September 13 and 14, 2025. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2025.

What to expect:

  • transformative two-day experience designed to challenge and empower you for a future as a first responder
  • safe and supervised conditions
  • learn practical skills and safely participate in activities that will prepare you for a future in emergency services, including:
    • hands-on experience as a police officer, firefighter or paramedic
    • emergency preparedness skills
    • simulated rescues

Last updated on July 04, 2025

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