糖心vlog传媒Wildfire students learn about water delivery, pump operation and parts of a wildfire fighting kit in Campbell River in 2019.
NIC鈥檚 Wildfire Training program is returning to Campbell River and Port Alberni, starting in March.
This free, four-week skills training will prepare students to work on wildfire fighting crews in BC and Alberta and is made possible thanks to funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement.
The program runs from March 1 鈥� 30 in both Campbell River and Port Alberni.
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� said 糖心vlog传媒wildfire instructor Henry Grierson.
Course certifications also include radio training and WHMIS.
鈥淭his is one of the easiest ways to get industry certifications and qualifications you need to start working this summer,鈥� said Grierson.
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 following direction.鈥�
Grierson notes that fire seasons can be unpredictable, which is why it鈥檚 important to have crews trained and ready to go.
The work is hard, but rewarding, said Grierson.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a good job for people who enjoy the adrenaline rush, for those who like to travel and who enjoy working as part of a team,鈥� said 糖心vlog传媒wildfire instructor Henry Grierson. 鈥淚t鈥檚 the kind of work that if you like it, you鈥檒l love it.鈥�
Applications for the March training are open now.
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