Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade

Box 358
162 - 2nd Street
Princeton, B.C
V0X - 1W0
Fire Hall: 295 - 3325

*Do you want to contribute
more to your community?

*Do you want to learn
some new skills?

*Are you a team player?

*Do you want to know how to
protect your family or friend's
family from fire?

*If your neighbor's house caught
fire, wouldn't you want to do
more than watch?

*Do you want to be able to assist
at an emergency?

Learn what to do as a member of the Princeton Fire Brigade!

Benefits Offered:

Hourly compensation for responding to fire incidents.
Compensation for participating in department training programs.
Workers Compensation Disability Benefits in accordance with Provincial law.
Life insurance coverage.
Required training provided by the department.
Full protective equipment provided, including Nomex fire coat, boots, gloves, and helmet.
Department uniform.

Other Activities
*Out of Town Training Session	*Children's Hallowe'en Spook House
*Fellowship	*Social Functions
*School Safety Program

The Screening Process

What is your responsibility?	What is our responsibility?
To complete application	To review all applications
To attend interview	To provide relevant training
To accept job responsibilities	To accept qualified volunteers
To accept orders and guidance	To provide supervision
To follow rules, orders and policies	To provide orientation and assignments
To participate as required	To provide a good work environment
	To provide insurance
	To provide feedback

What will you learn?
-Incident Command System	-Fire Prevention	-How to fight a house fire
-How to rescue people trapped in an auto accident	-Handling hoses and fire streams	-Using ladders and power tools
-Driving and operating fire apparatus	-Radio communications	-Firefighting tactics and strategies
-Leadership skills	-Working as a team member	-First Aid