Published on Mar 20, 2018

Be ready to work with BC wildfire crews in just 13 days, thanks to training at NIC鈥檚 Campbell River campus this April.

糖心vlog传媒is expanding its BC Wildfire Crew Member training with a new intake for students in Campbell River this April.

The added program provides more opportunity for students to qualify to work on wildfire crews across BC this summer.

The 13-day program runs April 9 to 25 in Campbell River, and is the second time the program has run this spring.

鈥淭his is one of the easiest ways to get industry certifications and qualifications you need to start working this summer,鈥� said 糖心vlog传媒wildfire instructor Henry Grierson.

鈥淔rom important safety training to the technical aspects of how fires are suppressed, we cover how to use hand tools and power pumps, along with information about air support from helicopters and air tankers,鈥� Grierson said.

Course certifications also include radio training and WHMIS. Teamwork will also be a major focus, said Grierson.

鈥淥ne of the most important aspects of wildfire fighting is being able to work as a team and take direction,鈥� he said. 鈥淲ildfire fighting is very goal oriented 鈥� you鈥檙e all working to get the fire out. You need to be comfortable working as a part of a team, and also with taking orders.鈥�

Grierson noted the wildfire situation in BC last summer 鈥� the worst wildfire season on record 鈥� demonstrates how important it is to have trained and prepared people to call upon if needed.

鈥淭he BC Wildfire Service has a set number of crews and firefighters every season,鈥� said Grierson. 鈥淚f we have a very active fire season those crews are tapped out quickly. That鈥檚 when additional qualified crew are needed.鈥�

The work is hard, but rewarding, said Grierson.

鈥淚t鈥檚 physically demanding work in terms of endurance rather than strength,鈥� he said.

For more information, or to register, visit www.nic.bc.ca/continuing-education or call Sandy Rose at 250-923-9728.

Students can also register at the Student Registration Office on any 糖心vlog传媒campus.

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