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Interested in employment in the firefighting field?  In Saskatchewan, full time (Classified) positions are advertised in our two major daily newspapers (Saskatoon Star Phoenix and the Regina Leader Post), and each competition is separate.  These positions are also posted on the internet, Website: http://www.careers.gov.sk.ca/ or http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/employment/ If you are interested in this type of employment in Saskatchewan, you can visit this website or subscribe to one the above mentioned publications and monitor them for job postings.

 We also have seasonal jobs called Labour Service positions.  However these are only posted at Sask Environment offices, starting late March.  Your best bet would be to check at one of the three main fire centres; La Ronge (northern area) 306-425-4447, Buffalo Narrows (west side) 306-235-1800, Prince Albert (central/east) 306-953-3423.

 Saskatchewan places an extremely high priority on training and physical fitness.  Without training, even short-term employment as an emergency firefighter is unlikely.

Northlands College offers firefighting training in three northern communities: Creighton, La Ronge or Buffalo Narrows, they can be reached at the following toll free number 1-888-331-1185.

 Best of luck, in your efforts to find regular employment in the field of fire management.

Check out the Saskatchewan Environment Career Fact Sheet
Wildfire Management Program.

To receive more information on forest fire suppression training please contact your nearest Saskatchewan Environment Fire Management and Forest Protection District office or oprice@serm.gov.sk.ca