COVID-19: CIFFC and its member agencies across the country remain committed to wildland fire readiness and are currently addressing the potential impact of COVID-19 on wildland fire management and resource exchange in consultation with public health recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to be a firefighter?
CIFFC does not hire firefighters, please reference the wfx-fit FAQ and contact page here to find direct links to the provincial, territorial fire management agencies and Parks Canada. These organizations are responsible for fire management and response within their respective jurisdictional boundaries and as such they hire firefighters. Note that hiring and application deadlines vary and can be as early as December or January for the upcoming fire season.
How do I volunteer to help fight fires?
CIFFC does not coordinate the mobilization of volunteers. Wildland Fire Management Agencies do not engage volunteers to fight wildland fires. Volunteer opportunities supporting evacuees may exist with local authorities and voluntary sector organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross.
Where do I find fire Information?
A. Each day during the peak of the fire season CIFFC produces the National Fire Situation Report. For further details on specific fires we recommend consulting the various agency sites from our member Agencies links page.
Click here for Fire Information.