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In 2013, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs adapted the Answer the Call program for national use from the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA). The program consist of key resources that departments across Canada can use to help them recruit and retain firefighters in their communities.

Volunteer firefighters make up about 85% of all firefighters in Canada and these heroes are integral to the public health and safety across the country. 

Did you know?

• that 100,000 volunteer firefighters already Answer the Call in Canada? Click here to read more.
• that 32% of volunteer firefighters are over the age of 50? 
• that 11% of volunteer firefighters are women?

Ready to Answer the Call in your community? Take a look below at key information on how to become a volunteer firefighter in Canada.

Your local Fire Department

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Ms Anabel Therrien, Program Manager

Email: atherrien@cafc.ca

Phone: 1-800-775-5189 ext. 2