Become a part of the team

Being a paid on-call fire fighter at Winkler Fire Department is rewarding work. We seek individuals who are committed to working in a professional manner as a member of the team, dedicated to providing outstanding service to the City of Winkler and the RM of Stanley.

Recruiting is initiated when vacancies become available.  On-file applications are reviewed and individuals are contacted first to confirm their interest to begin the recruiting process.  Advertisements may be placed with local media outlets to find additional candidates.

Recruits must complete the following stages to become a paid on-call firefighter:

Stage 1: Screening steps

  1. be at least 18 years of age and completed the fire department application form (link found below)

  2. fire department physical fitness evaluation

  3. fire department aptitude test - note: applicants that have already completed Stage 2 previously to applying are not required to take the aptitude test

  4. complete and submit self assessment (self assessment will be provided)

  5. interview with the recruiting team

  6. reference checks

  7. have a valid class 5 driver’s license and be capable of obtaining a class 4 drivers license with air endorsement (must provide a driver’s license abstract which is obtained from MPI)

  8. submit and Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Inquiry (all checks will be reviewed)

  9. recruiting team will review Stage 1 results and recommend successful candidates for Stage

Stage 2: General Firefighter Training

  • successfully complete first aid & CPR course (training provided) – 16hrs

  • successfully complete Fire Fighter Level I Firefighter which includes Hazardous Materials Operations, and Incident Command System 100 (training provided) - 264 hrs

    Note: Applicants that are successful Stage 1 candidates, and have already completed Stage 2 will move directly to Stage 3

Stage 3: WFD specific training & orientation

  • Winkler Fire Department Operations Orientation Training – 16hrs

    Note: Recruits that successfully complete stage 3 will be placed on the roster, be given a pager and be able to respond to calls

Stage 4: Initial driver training

  • Class 4 driver’s license - MPI

A recruit must successfully complete all 4 stages to be paid as an on-call firefighter

We encourage interested individuals to apply by completing an application form and dropping it off in-person at the Fire Station at 290 Pembina Ave. between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on weekdays.  Application forms are available here or at the Fire Station.

Applications are accepted any time.