Youth Firefighter Program

New Westminster Youth Services and New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services have teamed up to offer interested youth the unique opportunity to experience a Fire Academy situation. Usually held in July, this condensed week includes first aid training, fire prevention, basic firefighting, auto extrication and other activities that firefighters experience on a regular basis.

The Youth Firefighter Program is open to students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 that have a desire to experience the regular duties of a New Westminster Firefighter.  Priority is given to residents of New Westminster.

  • General Inquiries
    8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Monday - Friday (excluding statutory holidays)
    T: 604-519-1000
    E: 

  • Public Safety and Prevention
    (inspections, oil tank inquiries, fire safety issues, public education)
    T: 604-519-1004