B.C. Wildfire Service announces crew member hiring campaign

CHILLIWACK — The B.C. Wildfire Service has rolled out a recruiting campaign with a goal of hiring around 200 people to work across the province.

In a statement, the provincial wildfire agency says it employs approximately 1,300 wildfire fighters each year, working on one of four crew types spread across the province.

To become a wildfire fighter with the BCWS, applicants must show motivation, have a relevant skill set, complete the WFX-FIT fitness test and attend the BC Wildfire Service’s New Recruit Boot Camp.

There are typically around 200 openings for the crew member position each season, in locations across the entire province. Interviews will be conducted every month and successful applicants will be offered spots to New Recruit Bootcamp based on forecasted vacancies.