Registration is now open for a profession change session designed for Halton residents aged 21 and older, adopted by a program for native younger girls in the summertime
Blaze Fireplace Academy – a joint initiative of the Oakville, Halton Hills, Milton and Burlington fireplace departments – is providing a trio of classes all through 2023 centered on careers within the fireplace service.
The packages are geared towards encouraging adults and youth to affix the fireplace service and provides attendees a complete understanding of firefighting, fireplace prevention, public schooling, coaching, dispatch communications and administration.
The primary session is aimed toward people 21 and older with non-firefighting backgrounds who wish to swap careers. With a wide range of roles obtainable past simply firefighting, candidates with various talent units are welcome. This module consists of on-line courses on June 6 and 12 and in-person coaching on June 21.
A web based software is out there and might be accepted till Could 21, with 24 spots obtainable.
Following this, a coaching program for 2 dozen younger girls between the ages of 15 and 18 will run on Aug. 9 and 10. Profitable candidates will take part in immersive actions in addition to an data session with post-secondary establishments that supply programs in fireplace companies. Functions for this program are anticipated to open late subsequent month.
The ultimate program, additionally with 24 spots obtainable, is for anybody aged 15 and older of all genders, with or with out expertise in fireplace companies. Functions will open in October for the November session.
“We consider in constructing inclusive and various groups that mirror our rising communities. Along with our companions in Halton Area’s fireplace departments, we welcome people from all walks of life to discover a significant and impactful profession by way of Blaze Fireplace Academy,” mentioned Oakville Fireplace Chief Paul Boissonneault.
“Whether or not you are trying to kick begin a brand new profession or in search of a satisfying career, Blaze Fireplace Academy provides alternatives that exemplify a imaginative and prescient of fireside companies for all.”
All in-person coaching might be held on the Oakville Coaching Campus for Emergency Excellence.
Coaching matters embrace: hazardous materials response, search and rescue operations, auto extrication rescues, rope rescue, forcible entry procedures, water rescue and extra. Strategic and tactical features of fireside response assist reminiscent of fireplace investigation, communications, public schooling, fireplace prevention are additionally included.