Iqaluit Emergency Services says it is seeking volunteer firefighters and junior members
Iqaluit Emergency Services says it is actively seeking volunteer firefighters and junior members. The City does not list a deadline, intake date, age requirements or a regular-volunteer application form; interested people are asked to contact Emergency Services directly for the next intake. SourceCity of Iqaluit↗
What happened
The City’s current Emergency Services page says the department is recruiting new volunteer firefighters and junior members. It says volunteer training is held Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with additional sessions during the year, and describes certified training, hands-on experience and a complimentary gym membership as benefits. SourceCity of Iqaluit↗
Why it matters
This is an ongoing local volunteer and training opportunity connected to Iqaluit’s fire and emergency-response capacity. The City says its small team responds to medical calls, fires, vehicle incidents and hazardous-material spills. SourceCity of Iqaluit↗
What happens next
People interested in either stream should contact Emergency Services Dispatch/Admin at 867-979-5650 or dispatch@iqaluit.ca to ask about eligibility, required documents and the next intake. The City’s page does not state when applications close. SourceCity of Iqaluit↗
Important details
The City says volunteers contribute more than 300 hours annually on average. A downloadable junior-firefighter application remains posted, but it is dated May 14, 2019; it indicates junior members are intended to prepare for full membership at age 18 and/or after high-school graduation. The current recruitment page does not give junior-member age criteria. SourceCity of Iqaluit↗
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