The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service is doubling down on its recruiting efforts by asking residents to consider service at local stations in Bezanson, Hythe, La Glace, Teepee Creek, and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley.
The Fire Service is seeking “dedicated individuals” living within 15 kilometres of the listed communities to join the team as paid firefighters and medical first responders.
Officials suggest paid responders will provide essential fire, rescue, and medical first response services in rural communities on a flexible, on-call basis. The County Fire service will also provide compensation for emergency responses, station duties, and training with accredited professionals.
District Fire Chief Bryan Hall says enrolling as a paid responder is a chance to make a “tangible impact on your community while “gaining valuable skills and experience.”
“We’re looking for individuals committed to serving their neighbours and ready to grow personally and professionally,” he says.
Previous firefighting experience is optional, but not required; however, applicants must meet a few pieces of criteria to be successful. Successful applicants must reside within 15 kilometres of their local fire station, be at least 18 years old, hold a driver’s license with a clean record, possess a high school diploma, pass an RCMP criminal record check, and provide a doctor’s letter confirming fitness for firefighting duties.
The deadline to apply is October 18th, and interested residents can do so online on the county’s website.
