Lend a Helping Hand...
TAKE THE CHALLENGE - the Whitecourt Fire Department always accepts applications for Fire Fighters!
Fill out an application form and drop if off at:
Whitecourt Fire Department
5205 51 Street
Whitecourt AB T7S 1N6
For more information, call the Whitecourt Fire Department at 780-778-2342.
The duties of a Whitecourt Firefighter includes:
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respond to fire call outs and provide suppression for structural, vehicle, wildland and interface fires;
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provide emergency rescue services including vehicle extrication, wildland/off highway rescue, as well as assist the RCMP with ice and water rescues;
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respond to Medical Aid calls to assist and supplement the Ambulance Service;
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participate in department training with respect to emergency equipment and emergency procedures;
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participate in public relation projects (such as recruitment, demonstrations, visits, etc.).
The Selection Process
Complete a Firefighter Application Form and submit it to the Whitecourt Fire Department. Please note that your employer is required to sign the application form.
Firefighters MUST commit one weekend a month for three months to training (approximately 16 hours per month), and two hours from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening. Training includes hands-on exercises, as well as classroom sessions.
Requirements:
The following are requirements that must be met in order to proceed with training:
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be 18 years or older,
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provide permission for a police background check,
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provide a recent driver's abstract, and
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complete a physical exam, or provide a copy of a recent physical exam.
Firefighter Application Form