Join the Conversation at one of our Community Workshops this week!

From September 8 to 11, the Township will be hosting a series of community workshops designed to strengthen connections and gather valuable input from residents. These sessions are an important step in developing Centre Wellington’s first-ever Community Engagement Strategy.  We invite all community members to attend — your voice matters, and your input will help shape how we engage with the community in the future. 

Community Workshop Details:

Tuesday, September 9, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre
Tuesday, September 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fergus Legion
Wednesday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre
Thursday, September 11, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre
Thursday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Belwood Hall

Learn more and connect with us at www.connectcw.ca 

Recruitment & Training

The rewards of being a volunteer fire fighter are extensive. The work is exciting and challenging.

Responsibilities include:

  • Fire suppression duties necessary to save life and property
  • Combat, extinguish and/or prevent fires by rapidly and efficiently performing varied duties as required under emergency conditions
  • Provide emergency medical response and aid
  • Perform rescue/extrication operations where necessary to prevent loss of life or further injury
  • Provide service assistance with respect to the police, paramedics and the public 

Centre Wellington Fire Rescue is currently recruiting Volunteer Firefighters for our Elora and Fergus Stations.

Attendance at ONE of the following information sessions is MANDATORY.  All sessions are held at the Fergus Fire Station located at 250 Queen Street West.

    • Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 1:00pm

    • Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 7:00pm
    • Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 7:00pm

Please call 519-843-1950 to register for one of the above sessions.  Space is limited.  Our Fire Administration office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Download the Volunteer Firefighter Application Package here.

 

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer on-call firefighter, consider the following:

Are You:

  • Physically fit and able to work under strenuous conditions
  • Able to attend regular training on week nights and some weekends
  • Able to obtain a DZ class license
  • Able to respond during day time and/or night time emergencies with no prior notice
  • Able to obtain the skills to control fires, assist in medical emergencies, and extricate patients safely

Do You:

  • Live within 3 km from the Elora or Fergus Fire Stations
  • Have a valid First Aid Certification
  • Want to increase your income (Firefighters receive an hourly rate and benefits)
  • Want to learn valuable Life Skills
  • Enjoy helping others in their time of need

For further information on our recruitment program, please contact our Fire Administration Office.

Firefighters are required, by the Ontario Ministry of Labour to train frequently as they often work in hazardous areas where there is a greater risk of injury or accidents to themselves or to the public.

Recruits receive approximately 120 hours of training before they are able to respond to emergencies.

Elora station firefighters train on Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. taking the last Monday of every month off of training to attend Fire Department and Association meetings.

Fergus station firefighters train on Wednesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. with the last Wednesday of every month off. Fire Department and Association meetings take place after 9 p.m. on regular training nights.

Daytime training sessions occur weekly on Thursdays for both stations to accommodate those unable to attend the evening sessions.

Firefighters respond to:

  • Fire suppression
  • High angle rope rescue
  • Swift water rescue
  • Ice water rescue
  • Auto extrication
  • First aid/medical emergencies
  • Hazardous materials 

Our response area not only includes the Township of Centre Wellington but also encompasses parts of Guelph Eramosa, Woolwich, Mapleton and Wellington North Townships. This map shows you our response area.

Fire Administration Office
250 Queen St W, Fergus,
Ontario, Canada, N1M 1S8
Phone: 519.843.1950
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