Canadian Fire Rescue College

🚨 URGENTLY HIRING: Lead Cook / Kitchen Manager 🚨

The Canadian Fire Rescue College is seeking a reliable and experienced Lead Cook / Kitchen Manager to join our team in Springbrook, Alberta.

This is a permanent, full-time salaried position offering:

✅ Annual salary of $43,680–$51,000, based on experience and qualifications
✅ Employer-sponsored Blue Cross benefits
✅ Two weeks of paid vacation to start
✅ Consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule
✅ Extended non-instructional periods between training programs
✅ Independent kitchen-management role
✅ Free staff meals when meals are being served

The successful candidate will independently manage our campus kitchen, including menu planning, food ordering, inventory control, budgeting, meal preparation, buffet service, and kitchen sanitation.

This position is ideal for an experienced institutional cook, camp cook, school cook, kitchen manager, or culinary professional who is organized, dependable, cost-conscious, and comfortable preparing meals for groups.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, with a preferred start date of August 17, 2026.

View the full position description and application instructions here:

https://canadianfirerescuecollege.com/careers

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Canadian Fire Rescue College Firefighter & Emergency Services Training

Last weekend, members of the Canadian Fire Rescue College Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Team had the privilege of providing fire-response and rescue standby coverage at the Red Deer Regional Airshow. ✈️🚒

CFRC was proud to deploy 16 trained professional firefighters and five pieces of firefighting apparatus to help protect the performers and support the safe operation of this incredible event.

A huge thank-you to Red Deer Regional Airport for placing its trust in our team and giving our firefighters the opportunity to contribute. We are proud to support aviation safety in our region while providing our members with valuable experience in a unique and demanding operational environment.

We would also like to thank Firemaster Oilfield Services Inc. , which provided two additional personnel and a specialized industrial firefighting apparatus, further strengthening the response capabilities available throughout the event.

We also want to recognize the CFRC alumni who volunteered their time to join us throughout the weekend. Their professionalism, teamwork, and willingness to step forward represent exactly what the CFRC community is all about.

At CFRC, graduation is not the end of your involvement—it is the beginning of a lifelong connection. Our alumni continue to return as volunteers, instructors, mentors, and operational team members, gaining new experience while helping the next generation of firefighters succeed.

Once you become part of the CFRC team, you stay part of the team.

Interested in beginning your own career in the fire service? Learn more about our professional firefighter training programs and join a community that continues long after graduation.

🔥 Train for the career.
🚒 Become part of the team.
🤝 Stay connected for life.

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CFRC is proud to serve as an official Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting service provider for the 2026 Red Deer Regional Airshow! 🚒✈️

Behind every unforgettable aerial performance is a dedicated team prepared to protect the performers, aircraft, crews and thousands of guests attending the event. Canadian Fire Rescue College will be on site throughout the weekend, providing specialized fire and rescue coverage with our personnel and apparatus.

The excitement begins Friday, July 24 with Glow Night and the Flight Suit Disco, followed by two full airshow days on July 25 and 26 at the Red Deer Regional Airport. Look to the skies for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the CF-18 Hornet Tactical Demonstration, the SkyHawks and an outstanding lineup of military, historic and aerobatic performers.

This year also offers a special opportunity to see the Snowbirds perform during what is expected to be the historic final season of their classic CT-114 Tutor fleet.

See you this weekend! Watch for the CFRC trucks and AARF crew on the flightline!

🚨 WE’RE HIRING: MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR 🚨

The Canadian Fire Rescue College is looking for a motivated, creative and proactive professional to lead our day-to-day marketing, communications and student-recruitment efforts from our campus in Springbrook, Alberta.

This is not just a social-media posting position. We are looking for someone who can develop practical marketing plans, manage paid advertising budgets, analyze campaign results, create engaging content, update our website, coordinate media communications and actively build relationships with fire departments, training officers, alumni and industry partners.

Position details:

✅ Permanent, full-time position
✅ 32 paid hours per week over four days
✅ $23.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated ability
✅ Opportunity for future wage growth
✅ Alberta Blue Cross health and life benefits with employer contribution
✅ Free staff meals while campus meal service is available
✅ Private on-campus accommodation may be available, if required
✅ Unique opportunity to work alongside firefighters, instructors, emergency apparatus and live training activities

Applicants should have relevant education or professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, digital media or a related field. Experience with paid advertising, social-media management, website updates, photography, video, analytics and professional writing will be highly valued.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a timed, in-person practical assessment based on a realistic CFRC marketing challenge.

🔗 View the complete position details and apply here:
https://canadianfirerescuecollege.com/careers

Join a growing organization and help us connect firefighters and emergency responders with high-quality professional training.

Canadian Fire Rescue College Firefighter & Emergency Services Training

NFPA 1002 🚒 Build the skills to safely drive, position and operate essential fire apparatus through the Apparatus Driver/Operator certification pathway at Canadian Fire Rescue College!

263FADO / 263PADO
September 28 to October 3, 2026
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator and Pump Apparatus Driver/Operator are delivered together, but each course may also be taken individually.

263AADO
October 5 to 7, 2026
Develop practical skills in aerial apparatus positioning, stabilization, outrigger deployment and operational support.

These courses provide focused training within the NFPA 1002 pathway, helping firefighters build the knowledge and hands-on competencies required to operate fire apparatus safely and effectively.

Swipe through the carousel to explore each course, then visit the CFRC Course Planner for prerequisites, application details and registration information.

Register through the CFRC website: https://canadianfirerescuecollege.com