Fire and Emergency Services

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Joint Municipal Firefighter Recruitment Now Open

Looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? The Town of Penetanguishene, together with the Town of Midland, Tay Township, Tiny Township and Georgian Bay Township are now recruiting paid on-call Firefighters.

Each local fire department is committed to protecting lives, property, and the environment through fire suppression, emergency response and public safety education. Together, we are seeking individuals who are passionate about serving their community and making a difference.

Attend an Information Session:

- September 3, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Tiny Township Station 2, 817 County Road 6, Wyevale
- September 14, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. Midland Fire Department, 550 Bayshore Drive, Midland

Important Dates:

- Application Deadline: October 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
- Written Test: October 16, 2025
- Physical Test: November 8, 2025

For more information and the detailed job description please see the Employment Webpage.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Penetanguishene Fire Department is to serve the community by providing protection from fire, life-threatening emergencies and dangerous conditions through education, prevention, rescue, suppression, and basic life support services.

Primary Goals and Objectives of the Fire Department: The goal of the Department is to provide fire protection services through a range of programs designed to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants from the adverse effects of fires, sudden emergencies or exposure to dangerous conditions created by man or nature; first to their municipality; second, to those municipalities requiring assistance through authorized emergency fire service plans and programs (Mutual Aid); and third, to those municipalities that are provided fire protection by the fire department via authorized agreement.