Join Our team

The North Canton Fire Department is proud to serve the citizens and visitors of North Canton with dedication, professionalism, and heart. We are always looking for motivated individuals who want to make a difference in their community.

  • Becoming a member means more than responding to emergencies; it means becoming part of our family.

    As a member, you will:

    • Serve and protect your local community

    • Gain valuable emergency response training

    • Develop leadership and teamwork skills

    • Build lifelong friendships

    • Make a real and lasting impact

  • We welcome individuals with all levels of experience. Anyone over the age of 15 can apply.

    Firefighter

    Respond to structure fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and other incidents. Training is provided.

    Emergency Medical Responder (EMR/EMT/EMT-A/EMT-P)

    Provide critical medical care to patients during emergencies.

    Support / Auxiliary Member (Coming Soon)

    Assist with fundraising, community events, administrative support, and department operations.

    No prior experience? No problem. We provide training and mentorship to help you succeed.

  • We are seeking individuals who are:

    • At least 18 years of age

      • 15 for junior porgram

    • Willing to complete required training

    • Dependable and committed

    • Team-oriented with a positive attitude

    • Strong moral character and integrity

    • A heart for service

  • Members receive training in:

    • Fire suppression

    • Emergency medical response

    • Vehicle extrication

    • Incident operations

    • Equipment and apparatus operations

    We understand that many of our members balance family and careers. We work to create a schedule and training environment that supports your success while maintaining readiness to serve our community.

    • State-recognized training and certifications

    • Real-world emergency response experience

    • Leadership development opportunities

    • The pride of serving your community

    The skills you gain here can benefit you personally, professionally, and throughout your life.

  • Are you interested in becoming a firefighter someday? Our Junior Firefighter Program is designed for motivated young men and women ages 15–17 who want to learn, grow, and serve their community.

    This program provides a safe, structured environment where participants gain hands-on experience and insight into the fire service while building responsibility, leadership skills, and confidence.

    Program Requirements

    • Must be between 15 and 17 years old

    • Maintain good academic standing

    • Have parent or guardian permission

    • Demonstrate maturity and a willingness to learn

    If you are ready to challenge yourself, serve your community, and explore a future in emergency services, we encourage you to apply to our Junior Firefighter Program.

  • Step 1: Complete an Application
    Fill out an application by printing one from our website or stopping by the station to pick one up.

    Step 2: Submit Your Application
    Bring your completed application to one of our training meetings.
    Training meetings are held every Monday at 6:30 PM, except on major holidays. Meetings take place at our station.

    Step 3: Attend Five Additional Meetings
    After submitting your application, attend five additional training meetings. This allows you to get to know our members, learn about our operations, and ensure the department is a good fit for you.

    Step 4: Background Requirements
    During those five meetings, you will need to provide:

    • A current driving record

    • A nationwide background check

    Step 5: Membership Review
    At your sixth meeting, you will have an officer review and a membership review for consideration of membership.

  • If you are interested but still have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. The easiest way to contact us is by filling out the “Contact Us” form on our website.

    You are also welcome to attend one of our training meetings to speak with our members or officers and ask any questions you may have.

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