PG Firefighters looking to fill openings; launch application process

The Prince George Fire Department is looking for a few new members.

Our local fire crews are in the process of establishing an eligibility list with a possible start date for the first group of recruits slated for the Spring of 2027.

Firefighters serve on teams specializing in:

  • Vehicle extraction
  • Hazardous materials response
  • Swift water and ice rescue
  • High angle rope and confined space rescue

Some of the requirements include high school graduation, a proven history of satisfactory job performance, and no summary conviction for a criminal offense related to the job as a firefighter.

A link to the application can be found on the city’s website.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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