Prince Rupert Fire Rescue

Please join us in welcoming our newest probationary firefighters, Richard Murray and Bryce Viel, to Prince Rupert Fire Rescue!
Richard previously volunteered with the Terrace Fire Department for 6 years and managed the ARFF program at the Northwest Regional Airport!
Bryce joins us from Vernon with both experience as a volunteer and with BC Wildfire Service!
We are excited to have them both and look forward to seeing them grow, learn, and serve our community. Welcome!

Prince Rupert Fire Rescue is proud to recognize Jonathan Laidlaw as our 2025 Firefighter of the Year.
Jon is a firefighter of few words, but consistently demonstrates that leadership is defined by actions. He is dependable, composed, and ready to act without hesitation.

Congratulations, Jonathan, on this well-deserved recognition!!

Congratulations to Lieutenant Derek Kormendy, recipient of the 2025 Officer of the Year Award.
Lieutenant Kormendy brings exceptional energy to Prince Rupert Fire Rescue. His ability to pair that drive with a calm focus under pressure makes him a strong leader and a valued member of our department.

We’re proud to recognize his dedication to our members and our community.

Looking for a career that’s exciting, rewarding, and never boring?

Prince Rupert Fire Rescue is hiring for a Firefighter to join our dynamic team.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, unionized environment alongside a highly skilled crew committed to protecting our community.

For more information on salary, qualifications, and more, see the full posting at: https://www.princerupert.ca/workwithus

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Prince Rupert Fire Rescue extends our sincere appreciation to the dedicated dispatchers who serve our community.

As the first point of contact in emergencies, they play a critical role in coordinating response efforts, and ensuring the safety of both the public and emergency personnel. Their ability to remain calm, focused, and compassionate under pressure is essential to the effectiveness of our emergency services.