Auxiliary firefighters needed in Nelson
By Nelson Daily Editor
The City of Nelson Fire and Rescue Services will be accepting applications from community-minded persons to fill several vacancies in the complementary Auxiliary Fire Department.
Applicants must be of good character, bondable, in good physical condition and a minimum of 19 years of age.
Eyesight unaided must be a minimum acuity of 20/100, aided must be a minimum of 20/40. Please note that female applicants are encouraged.
Application forms may be picked up in person at Nelson Fire & Rescue Services located at 919 Ward Street or downloaded at the City of Nelson website: www.nelson.ca.
The completed application must be delivered to Nelson Fire & Rescue Services on or before Nov. 30 — only written applications will be accepted by the Fire Chief for consideration at that time.
All applicants will be required to write an aptitude examination at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 and successful candidates will be required to attend a 20-hour recruit assessment/training weekend on Dec. 2- 4.
For more information please contact Nelson Fire & Rescue Services.
