Saskatchewan Wildfire
OVERVIEW
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is where the wildfire program is situated, with headquarters located in Regina. The province is divided into four response areas, and those areas are further subdivided into protection areas.
The Response Areas and their subsequent Protection Areas are as follows:
Northern (La Ronge and Denare Beach Protection Area)
Eastern (Weyakwin, Lower Fishing Lake, Prince Albert, and Hudson Bay)
Southern (Cypress Hills Protection Area)
Western (Buffalo Narrows, Dorintosh, Île-à-la-Crosse, and Big River)
Boots on the Ground is approximately 630, with around 220 Type 1 firefighters and the remaining 410 Type 2 firefighters.
Add in Map Here for Response Zones
630
Firefighters across the province with a mix of Type 1 and 2 crews
403
Is the 10-year average of wildfires within the province.
$23.00/hr
Entry-level hourly rate for crew members hired by the province.
Getting Hired
This section is just a brief highlight of what each of the different fire organizations require either before submitting an application, and/or your ability to obtain the necessary requirements prior to employment being offered.
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Unconfirmed at this time. Will update once I can confirm information.
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Unconfirmed at this time. Will update once I can confirm information.
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Unconfirmed at this time. Will update once I can confirm information.
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Tent
Sleeping Pad/Air Mattress
Sleeping Bag (Light Weight)
Rain Suit
Crew Bag For Gear
Special Provisions
This section highlights any additional information applicants are curious about and/or need to know with respect to the individual fire organizations. Please click below to see if any additional support is provided to candidates seeking employment.
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At the time of writing this, there is no understanding of any accommodations being provided and/or supported by the organization. Check back for future updates.
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Afraid not.
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At this time, every applicant would need to be a Canadian citizen.