WEP 2012/13 applications are being accepted. Interested candidates may apply by sending your applicaton to:
Deputy Fire Chief
JAMIE SVENDSEN
PO BOX 45004
KELOWNA, BC V1P1P3
PHONE: 250-765-3090
FAX: 250-765-3051 Email
WEP Required Qualifications:
NFPA 1001, B.C. Fire Fighter 1 & 2 OR Equivalent
PASS A CRIMINAL RECORDS SEARCH
PASS A DRIVERS LICENSE CHECK AND A DETAILED PERSONAL REFERENCE CHECK
DOCTOR'S MEDICAL CLEARANCE, OR CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS. (FIT TECH, CPAT, YORK)
CPR "C", FIRST AID TRAINING
AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT
Being a Work Experience program resident
Being a Fire Fighter is a challenging and rewarding career for both men and women.
A Fire Fighter today must be skilled, competent, professional and able to deal with any kind of emergency. Being a WEP Fire Fighter you will have the exposure to continually upgrade and maintain your skills through specialized training and emergency situations.
THROUGH THE 10 MONTH PROGRAM, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A WEP FIRE FIGHTER WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
Fire Supression
Fire Prevention
Fire Dispatch
Fire Inspections
Motor Vehicle Accidents
First Medical Response
Public Education
Fire Station & Equipment Maintenance
Duty Shifts
Program Overview
Trainees will have the opportunity to maintain their previously acquired NFPA 1001 skills through specialized training drills, regular training sessions, emergency response calls and examinations.
Trainees will acquire job experience by participating in specialized programs such as pre-incident planning, public education, regular fire hall duties and other volunteer training programs.
Trainees will train and certify to First Responder Level III with Spinal , AED and Imminent Child Birth endorsements.
Trainees will become regular volunteer (paid on call) members of the Big White Fire Dept. and will be required to uphold the same standards and commitments. Trainees will receive the same stipends as the regular volunteer(paid on call) members.
The Big White Ski Resort LTD will give priority to the WEP crew in finding suitable job positions in the community while off duty from the Fire Hall.
The Big White Fire Dept. will assist the candidates career search for Fire Department job postings and provide education of other skills such as interview skills and resume writing skills.
Vacation time or personal leave can be made available upon request.
Trainees will be required to make a 10 month commitment to the program.
The Work Experience Program consists of specialized training sessions, shift routine and duty schedules - to include:
Day and Night shift routines with regular duty schedules.
Creating and maintaining pre-incident plans, public education and participating in company inspections.
Specialized training sessions will be run to maintain and enhance certification and skill levels.
WEP crews will have the opportunity to instruct training courses to the regular volunteer members and further apply and challenge their skills and abilities.
Regular hall and equipment maintenance is an integral part of the program.
As regular volunteer (paid on call) members of the department, trainees will have the opportunity to respond to all emergency calls while on the program.
