Recruitment is now open for the Pikangikum Fire Department’s March / April intake. As part of the department’s continued governance and operational development, we are expanding capacity in two key areas:

1. Fire Rescue Operations

Members will respond to structural fires, wildland incidents, medical emergencies, and community support operations under an evolving structured command framework.

2. Fire Prevention & Public Education

Volunteers will deliver proactive safety initiatives including smoke alarm programs, home safety visits, school engagement, and community education. Prevention forms a critical component of the department’s Three Lines of Defence strategy.

This dual approach strengthens both immediate emergency response capability and long-term community resilience.  We are seeking individuals who are dependable, community-minded, and prepared to commit to structured training and teamwork. Training will be given. 

Email: recruiting@PIKFIRE.ca 

We are excited to announce that we are in the process of building a new fire hall in Pikangikum which will be a much needed base of operations for the community and the members of Pikangikum Fire Rescue.

This new building will house and protect a lot of the Fire Dept. equipment needed to provide the services we do, to protect and support our community. We expect completion of this project for the fall of 2026.

Pikangikum Fire Dept will be delivering a community-based Red Cross training series in First Aid, CPR, First Responder, and EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) to strengthen readiness and ensure a capable response to medical emergencies within and around the community. Some Fire Dept & community members already hold certifications and have been actively assisting. They will now pursue Instructor certification to support long-term continuity, local capacity, and self-sufficiency.