Meet our Members: Delaney Carr
This week on "Meet our Members", we interview Recruit Delaney Carr
CFR: Was there a specific even that first interested you in becoming a fire fighter?
For 3 years before I joined I held a filled out application. I think what inspired me to hand it in was when I was watching a full structure fire happen in my old neighbourhood. Comox Fire Rescue responded, and watching the team work together was what encouraged me to hand it in, I want to be apart of helping others.
CFR: What is your favourite part of working at Comox Fire Rescue?
The training centre and all of our firefighters who take part of the training and educating others. Comox FD hosts some incredible courses like Live Fire and START which have been some of the most educational and resourceful courses in my FF career so far. These courses also are open to many other fire departments, it gives us the opportunity to work and train with new people and develop our skills and learn new things.
CFR: Tell us about your family?
I have my older sister, Ryley and my parents, Leslie & Rob. Also, my spouse Jayden, who is also a member of Comox FD.
CFR: Outside of the fire department, what are your interests/hobbies?
Everything Vancouver Island! We live in such a beautiful place. I love to be up the mountain snowboarding during the winter and anywhere with a lake or beach during the summer. I also am very passionate about travelling and seeing new places - I try to visit a new country every year.
CFR: What would you tell someone that is thinking about becoming a Paid on Call Firefighter?
I have found that devotion and perseverance are the keys in the fire industry. It is a lot more than fighting fires. Departments are looking for those with the desire and ability to provide community service, and it is wonderful being able to partake in charitable events and organizations. There is a lot of job satisfaction and reward that comes with it.
CFR: What is your regular “Day Job”?
For 8 years now I have been working in the veterinary industry with small and large animals, I partake in pretty much every job inside the clinic I work for. I love what I do! Saving animals and educating clients on pet healthcare is my passion. My goal is to become a registered technician next year.
“It’s wonderful to have great people on our team like Delaney. Good luck on your continued training Delaney! " says Comox Fire Rescue Chief Gord Schreiner.
