The Port Moody Fire Rescue has opened their applications for the Volunteer Association today until October 4th. The Port Moody Fire Rescue recruits for it’s Volunteer association every one to two years which allows competition to open up.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in firefighting, to gain training and experience or someone who wants to give back to the community. Being a volunteer firefighter means you are still trained to NFPA standards.
Port Moody Fire Chief Ron Coulson says, “we are looking for community based people who want to contribute back to our community here. The volunteer association has been around since 1913 and there is an opportunity for people applying for jobs elsewhere and people who want to stay in the community and volunteer.”
“Last time we received about 50 applicants and took it down to 25 to start the recruitment process,” Chief Coulson says. The Port Moody Volunteer fire association now has 20 volunteer firefighters.
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Applicants must:
- Have proof of Port Moody Residency
- A valid class 5 BC Driver’s License
- A satisfactory recent drivers abstract
- 19+
- Be physically fit
- Minimum grade 12 education
Volunteers are expected to attend Thursday evening practices along with helping with the Penguin Plunge, Mayor’s BBQ, Pancake Breakfast, CP Holiday Train and other recreational occasions.
If being on the Port Moody Volunteer Fire Association interest you visit portmoody.ca for an application.