Campbell River And Courtenay Looking To Shore Up Firefighting Ranks

Campbell River and Courtenay looking to shore up their firefighting ranks.

Campbell River and Courtenay looking to shore up their firefighting ranks.

The City of Campbell River is looking to create a firefighter eligibility list to fill any upcoming vacancies, along with short or long-term absences within the Fire Services Division.

All the info you need to apply is s at https://www.campbellriver.ca/docs/default-source/employment/firefighter-(eligibility-list)-city-ad-with-reference-documents.pdf?sfvrsn=217f6f08_0

The Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department is also looking for new recruits and is hosting an open house Wednesday for those interested in learning more about becoming a firefighter.

Volunteer applications are now being accepted, and anyone considering applying can make it out to the Courtenay Fire Hall at 650 Cumberland Road from 6pm to 8pm tonight.

Medical and fitness testing would be completed in early August, followed by interviews, with recruits formally beginning in September. Training will be completed in 12 months.

Deputy Fire Chief Jonathan Welsh says the department is looking for around 10 recruits.

Recruits must be City of Courtenay residents at least 18 years old, with a valid B.C. driver’s license.

Candidates must also be in good physical condition and available for weekly Tuesday night training sessions.

Training takes place at the Courtenay Fire Hall and the W.A. Lane MacDonald Fire Training Centre on Waters Place, with some specialized training off-site.

More info can be found at https://www.courtenay.ca/EN/main/departments/courtenay-fire-department/volunteer-opportunities.html