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Recruitment
Are you
interested in serving your community?
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Contract Opportunity
The Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department
has a contract opportunity available to provide assistance to the fire service
through maintenance and administrative support tasks. Under the direction of the
Fire Chief, this position will assist with the inventory of emergency equipment,
equipment repair jobs and perform maintenance checks, ensuring the department is
ready for an emergency response.
The incumbent will also provide clerical
support to the department and respond to enquires from stakeholders on general
fire department issues.
The successful candidate will possess
relevant education and related work experience in an office environment, as well
as excellent mechanical aptitude with the ability to carry out necessary
maintenance and repairs. Strong analytical, interpersonal and customer services
skills are also required.
The
deadline for applications is no
later than 10 pm on Thursday, December 03, 2009. Click here for more detailed
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Volunteers
Would you like to become a part of an active
volunteer fire department?
Would you like to make new friends and take
part in community activities?
Would you like to receive free training in:
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fire
fighting
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fire
prevention
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first aid
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rescue
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leadership?
Not only will the experience enable
you to help your friends and neighbours, but you will be
better able to help your own family in an emergency.
Work with 'State of the Art'
equipment and receive training to international
standards.
The services that the Otter Point Volunteer Fire
Department
provides to the community include
fire suppression, fire prevention, motor vehicle
accident assistance, rescue, public assists and the Justice
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Volunteer
Qualifications
- Live within the Otter Point
Fire District
- Minimum age: 16 years
(with written permission of
parents or guardians)
- Have no
criminal record (criminal record check is required)
- Good physical condition and
health
- Valid BC Drivers
License
- Able to attend weekly
Thursday evening training sessions
with at least 70% attendance
- Can give the Department 5 hours of your time each week.
The Otter Point Volunteer Fire
Department has a probationary period for all new
members of six
months.
Although previous
experience and/or training is welcome, none is required.
All required training is provided by OPVFD. As
well as the regular training sessions, firefighters have
the opportunity to actively participate in additional
training/courses to enhance their skills and knowledge.
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If you meet these qualifications and would like to join
or want more information please
contact us by phone (250) 642-6211 or by e-mail
to the Fire
Chief
You can also print and fill out the
application and expectations form and visit us on Thursday evening at
3727 Otter Point Road.
Application Form
(PDF)
Expectations
(PDF)
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