Comox Fire Rescue Summer Student Program 2020
The Summer Student program for 2020 has completed at Comox Fire Rescue. Thanks large in part to a Federal Student funding program, the Department had 2 students working full time during July and August.
Students Declan VanderVaate and Sam Jeffers on their last day with Assistant Chief Rick Shelton and Captain Corey Brooks
Sam Jeffers and Declan VanderVaate spent the last 8 weeks assisting the Fire Department in many areas including, prevention, housekeeping, maintenance, service delivery as well as many other tasks around the Fire Station.
Sam Jeffers works on footing the ladder
Sam Jeffers returned to work for Comox Fire Rescue returned again after working the summer of 2019. Sam will be moving to Ontario in September to begin his Paramedic training.
Declan VanderVaate was a member of the Youth Camp in 2018 and spent 4 days training with other high school students, learning and experiencing a wide range of skills during the camp. Declan has also joined Comox Fire Rescue as a Recruit, and has started his First Responder and Fire Fighting training as regular member.
Declan VanderVaate training with water supply
“Comox Fire Rescue has had great experiences over the last 5 years with the Summer Student Program.” says Comox Fire Chief Gord Schreiner. “It’s a Win-Win for both the Students and the Department as it gives them a great deal of experience working in a fast paced environment as well as learning a great deal of new skills. Many of the past students have continued in the Fire Service, both at Comox Fire and with the Canadian Military”
For more information about future Summer Student programs at Comox Fire Rescue, contact firehall@comox.ca