Volunteer Fire Departments

Bouchie Lake Fire Truck Replacement

Upcoming Alternative Approval Process (AAP)

Cariboo Regional District Vaccine Policy

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) oversees 14 volunteer fire departments. All of them are recognized by the Fire Underwriters Survey for insurance purposes.

To see if your property is in a fire protection area, please check our map.

Become a Firefighter!

Interested in keeping your community safe? A couple of hours a week are all you need to become a volunteer firefighter:

• No previous experience necessary
• All required personal protective equipment and training are provided at no cost
• Only have to fill out an application form, driver's abstract, and criminal record check
• On duty insurance coverage
• Practice once a week for two hours
• Tax credits provided to volunteer firefighters from the federal government who serve at least 200 hours per year.

What do I need to apply?

Read our Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Application Manual

(Visit our Search and Rescue page to learn more about volunteering with Central Cariboo Search and Rescue)

All application items are included within the department drop menu. 

• Apply online / Application Form
• Medical Examination Form
• Criminal Records Check
• Driver's Abstract

Be prepared for an emergency

Tips on preparing your family for an emergency.

Fire Protection

The Cariboo Regional District has mutual aid agreements with fire departments, municipalities and several First Nations in our region. The agreements allow equipment and manpower from any of the departments to assist neighbouring services in the event of large fires or multiple incidents happening at the same time.

For further information regarding fire protection services, contact the Manager of Protective Services.

Upcoming Fire Truck Replacements

Volunteer fire departments must follow certain replacement schedules for their fire trucks to meet Canadian certification requirements. To meet those requirements, the CRD has a long-term replacement plans for its fire trucks.