Junior Firefighter Program

🔥 Owen Sound Junior Firefighter Camp – Inspiring Tomorrow’s Heroes 🔥

Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 PM May 5, 12, 19, 26

Give your child an experience they’ll never forget! Each spring, Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services hosts its Junior Firefighter Camp — a unique program designed for Owen Sound students in Grades 5 and 6.

This hands-on learning opportunity introduces young participants to firefighting and community safety. Junior Firefighters will work alongside real firefighters, discovering teamwork, responsibility, and confidence while learning practical life skills.

Throughout the program, participants will:

🚒 Learn how to use fire extinguishers and alarms
📞 Understand 911 dispatch and radio communication
🧯 Try on firefighting gear
🪜 Practice hose handling, ladder safety, and pump operations
⛑️ Gain basic first aid and fire suppression skills

Each Junior Firefighter receives an official uniform T-shirt to wear during sessions — and best of all, there’s no cost to participate.

Spaces are limited to 30 participants. Applications open March 1, 2026! Applications will be accepted until March 27, 2026. 

Questions? Contact the Fire Prevention Office at 519-376-4440 or email Matt Given, Fire Prevention Officer, fireprevention@owensound.ca