West Kelowna looking for on-call firefighters

West Kelowna Fire Rescue will be accepting applications for paid on-call firefighter positions until 4 pm on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. If you are interested but want more information, the fire department is hosting two optional information sessions:

Wednesday, Jan. 6 or Thursday, Jan. 7
6 p.m. at Station 34, 3399 Gates Road, West Kelowna

Application packages are available at www.westkelownacity.ca/firerescue – look for “Firefighting as a Career.” Application packages can also be picked up at Station 32 at 2708 Olalla Rd., West Kelowna.

Complete application packages are to be submitted in person at Station 32 at 2708 Olalla Rd., West Kelowna. No previously submitted applications have been kept on file; only new applications will be reviewed.

Only complete application packages will be accepted and shall include:

– Completed application form
– Current driver’s abstract, no more than 6 points and no prohibitions or suspensions in the past three years
– Current resume
– Clear criminal records check
– Doctor’s consent form

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and a current resident of the City of West Kelowna or Westbank First Nation (IR 9 & 10) at the time of application.