In an emergency, always call 911. We are dispatched through emergency services.
Volunteer

Answer the call

No experience required. If you have the commitment, we'll give you the training to save lives on our highways.

Who can volunteer

Is this for you?

Anyone 19 or older who is in good standing in the community is eligible to apply.

It takes real dedication. New members complete a substantial amount of training before they're eligible to go on call. Beyond training, members share the work of keeping our trucks and gear ready, with weekly truck checks to make sure everything works when it's needed.

Once you're on call, you need to be ready at a moment's notice — whether it's 3:00 a.m. at −40° or a sunny long weekend. On-call members need to be within about a 10-minute drive of the hall.

A member positioning a lifting air bag under a pickup truck during training
Portrait of a Highway Rescue member in helmet and bunker gear
Training

We train twice a week, every week

Training nights are Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Two nights means smaller groups — and more hands-on time for every member.

The Compound

Behind our hall is a training compound where we run real-life scenarios. Every week there's a different vehicle to stabilize, cut apart and learn from.

The Classroom

We study the latest vehicle technologies — new metals, airbag systems, electric and hybrid drivetrains — and the tools and techniques to deal with them.

Low-Angle Rescue

Vehicles go over embankments and into ditches and ravines. We train to reach and free people trapped at awkward angles and bring them up safely.

How to apply

The application process

Before your interview

After your interview

We'll explain how to prepare each of these.

  • Criminal record check
  • Passport-style photo
  • Provincial emergency volunteer registration
  • Driver's abstract

Not ready to suit up? There are other ways to help.

We also need people with skills in fundraising, finance, communications, grant writing and event planning — on our board and behind the scenes.