Monthly Archives: May 2010

JIBC Community Safety Scholarships – Incident Command System Level 400 (ICS 400)

The Community Safety Scholarships funded by the BC Transmission
Corporation (BCTC) were created to increase the level of response
capability within communities throughout British Columbia by making
advanced ICS training more accessible. Application deadline is June 30,
2010.
For more information visit:
http://www.jibc.ca/studentServices/communityScholarships.asp
Michelle Jackson
Business Development Services
Fire & Safety Division
Justice Institute of British Columbia
715 McBride Boulevard
New Westminster, BC V3L [...]

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Job Posting – Fire Prevention Officer Abbotsford

Fire Prevention Inspector
The Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Service has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual with a keen interest and passion for fire prevention and community relations to fill the position of Fire Prevention Inspector. C10-64 Fire Prevention Inspector
To learn more about this position and submit your resume and cover letter, please [...]

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BCFTOA Donates to JIBC Library

The British Columbia Fire Training Officers Association is pleased to announce that a donation to the JIBC Library, in the amount of $2000.00, was approved by the membership at our AGM on May 19th, 2010. 
These funds will be used to enhance the selection of training materials available, through the JIBC library, for use by fire service trainers [...]

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Basic Chainsaw Operator Training

I was sent this email for chainsaw training on Vancouver Island. I thought it may be relevant to a lot of our members.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3621760/Enrollment_Form-BCO_training.doc
Basic Chainsaw Operator training
The Basic Chainsaw Operator course was developed by the BC Forest Safety Council in response to a need identified by a wide range of industry stakeholders as well as WorkSafeBC [...]

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Trainer of the Year Award for 2010 goes to…

The British Columbia Fire Training Officers Association and the Justice Institute of British Columbia Fire /Safety Division are pleased to announce the 2010 Trainer of the Year, with outstanding contributions to the Fire Service with Training in British Columbia is Deputy Fire Chief Marc Norris of the Parksville Fire Department.
Deputy Norris’ dedication and vision to [...]

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