WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER BOOTCAMP

Apply for this seven day bootcamp in Puntzi, and learn wildland firefighter skills that will enable you to be successful on BCWS or contract crews. A select number of individuals will be hired to work for BCWS in Alexis Creek or Williams Lake. Open to WLFN, Xat’sull, Tsilhqot’in Nation, Xgat’tem, Esk’etemc and Ulkatcho members aged 19-29, who have completed grade 12 (or have GED). Prefer class 5 or 7 drivers license. Deadline to apply is April 11, 2023.

The course checklist includes:

■ Occupational First Aid Level 1

■ Transportation Endorsement

■ S-100 - Basic Fire Suppression and Safety

■ Communications

■ S-170 - Helicopter Use and Safety

■ S-185 - Fire Entrapment Avoidance

■ Pumps and Water Delivery

■ Fire Weather

■ Navigation

For more information, or to apply, please contact:

John Walker Office: 250 305 5324

Email: john.walker@wlfn.ca