Work Experience Program

The La Ronge Regional Fire Department will be accepting applications for the WEP2026 Program beginning in February 2026.

Do you want to serve as a full time firefighter, gain firefighting experience, continue your fire service education, live in the fire station, and be part of a progressive team? If so, this might be the position you’re looking for!

Being a firefighter is a challenging and rewarding career for both men and women. A firefighter today must be skilled, competent, professional and able to deal with any kind of emergency. Being a WEP firefighter you will have the opportunity to continually maintain and upgrade your skills through specialized training and emergency situations.

Through the 6 month program your responsibilities as a WEP firefighter will include but not be limited to:

  • Fire Suppression
  • Fire Prevention
  • Fire Inspections
  • Motor Vehicle Incidents
  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • First Responder
  • Public Education
  • Public Events
  • Fire Hall & Equipment Maintenance

Over 40% of our work experience firefighters have gone on to career positions have received career positions within 3 years of completing the program!

WEP Members will...

  • be involved in regular duty shifts.
  • create and maintain pre-incident plans, public education and participate in company inspections.
  • participate in specialized training sessions to maintain and enhance their certification and skill levels.
  • have the opportunity to instruct training courses to regular members in order to further apply and challenge their skills and abilities.
  • complete regular hall and equipment maintenance as an integral part of the program.
  • respond to emergency calls as members of the La Ronge Regional Fire Department. 

WEP firefighters also spend many hours living and working together while also performing routine duties at the fire hall. For this reason, the ability to accept orders, work as a team and to get along well with others is essential for all WEP firefighters. You must also be able to assess situations, make decisions, and act on your own initiatives.

Accommodations

To assist with the cost of living the La Ronge Regional Fire Department will provide accommodations at the fire hall as part of the work experience initiative. These accommodations will include separate bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry facilities, weight training room, kitchen facility, and an office area with access to a computer and internet. 

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Requirements List

Your application package MUST include the following to be considered complete:

  • Cover Letter and Resume with current contact information
  • List of your certificates (include all fire and non-fire if applicable, only provide copies of certificates upon request)
  • Educational diplomas (high school, post secondary or trade school)
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver’s abstract & copy of driver’s license
  • NFPA 1001 level 1 & 2 Certificates
  • Airbrake Endorsement 
  • Three reference letters (from employers, volunteer experience, etc.) with their current contact information

Apply Now

For recruitment information and questions, please contact:

Deputy Fire Chief Jay Wood
Phone: (306) 425-3188
Fax: (306) 425-3883
Email: deputychief@laronge.ca



Previous WEPs

Work Experience Firefighters 2025
Burley, Wes - Ontario
Horan, Jordan - Ontario
Work Experience Firefighters 2024
Collumb, Kaiden - Alberta
Cridland, Ben - Ontario
Work Experience Firefighter 2023
Nagy, Nicole - Ontario
Work Experience Firefighter 2022
Chastelet, Nick - Ontario

What WEPs Are Saying

"The process of becoming a firefighter at the career level can be very challenging. I am beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to be the first Full-Time Work Experience Firefighter in the Town of La Ronge. From responding to alarms to training, to spending time with the firefighters off shift, this opportunity provided me with memories and experience like none other and that I will never forget. Obtaining this opportunity has significantly contributed to my preparation of serving at the career level in the fire service as well I was able to build relationships that I am certain will last a lifetime. If you are serious and committed to fulfilling your dreams as a career firefighter, I cannot possibly recommend this opportunity to join the family at the LRRFD enough."

- Nick Chastelet, WEP 2022