Thursday, January 19, 2012

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Youth Outreach Academy

Are you interested in a career of firefighting? The Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services if currently accepting application for its 2012 Youth Outreach Academy.

The five day non-residential program covers hose operations, self contained breathing apparatus use, search and rescue and firefighting operations. In addition to the fire related skills the students are also taught life saving CPR skills and the safe use of portable fire extinguishers - skills which they will take with them to the workforce and the home environment. Days typically run from 7:30am to 5pm and those attending are expected to arrive on time and ready to begin the days activities.

For more information, including the application form, please go to Youth Outreach Academy's website (click here).

Application deadline is February 29, 2012. Spaces are limited, so hurry up if you are interested!

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