Fire Rescue: An Opportunity to Serve

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If you’ve ever wanted to make a meaningful contribution to our community, Sheila Harley from San Juan Island Fire Rescue has an opportunity for you to consider.

Sheila sent us this photo hoping to spark some interest in attracting volunteers who would rather see their own face dressed up in firefighting gear than this poor, scruffy, dummy. In an emergency, I think we would all rather see your face! What you would need to do is sign up for and then complete the Structural Fire Fighting I course beginning Wednesday, September 3, 2014.

Basic requirements include: be 18 or older, a High School graduate or equivalent, have a valid Washington State drivers license, pass a background check and a physical exam. If you are in good shape, can demonstrate good judgment, and have a strong sense of community service, this rewarding opportunity is something to seriously consider. There is no upper age limit.

If you think you have the right stuff or would like to know more about it, please contact Brad Creesy, Assistant Chief/Training officer at 378-5335 or e-mail him at training [@] sjifire [.] org

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