FNESS Fire Training Bootcamp for Indigenous Students: October 19th &20th

The days will be October 19 and 20^th and will be open to 24 students in grade 9-12.

First Nations’ Emergency Services Society Fire Services department is proud to provide fire prevention programs and firefighter training to First Nation communities in British Columbia (BC). Fire Services aims to provide fire safety education, fire service training, and community support to achieve FNESS’ vision of Safe and Healthy First Nation Communities. You will be working with fire services personnel from both FNESS and Professional Firefighters from your local Fire Department to learn about firefighter skills, practical fire safety knowledge, and careers in the fire service.

Date: October 19-20th 2023 (Full days)

Maximum # of Participants: 24 (If there are more sign ups, FNESS is happy to extend boot camp days) 

Boot Camp is for students in the following grades: Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12

• Time: Each day starts at 8:45am and ends at 3:15pm
• Where: District of North Vancouver Fire Department Training Grounds
• What Students Need to Bring/wear to camp: sweatpants, long sleeve t-shirt, thick socks to wear in boots, lace-up shoes, rain jacket, warm jacket, or sweatshirt.
• Food: Lunch and snacks are provided by FNESS

Requirements: Students are to complete registration forms, waivers, and photo release forms and be fully vaccinated to attend.

• FNESS and the local fire department will also be providing staff members to help run the event, t-shirts and promotional material will be given to participating students.