Meet our Members: WEP Firefighter Courtney Ziegler
This week on "Meet our Members", we interview WEP Firefighter Courtney Ziegler
Was there a specific even that first interested you in becoming a fire fighter?
When I was 14 years old I worked as a slide attendant for a City in Alberta. During one of our monthly emergency response training sessions a group of local career firefighters came to speak with us briefly about how they started in my exact position, from there their passion for being a first responder grew. So did mine.
Why did you choose to do a WEP program with Comox Fire?
To further my skills as a fire fighter, learn from experienced and like minded individuals. It has always been a dream of mine to live on Vancouver Island and pursue fire fighting, now it's a reality and I am so grateful.
Do you have family/children/pets?
I have my mother who is my biggest supporter.
What is your regular “Day Job”?
I work in the oil and gas industry as a firefighter and medic in Northern Alberta.
Outside the fire department, what are your interests/hobbies?
I enjoy hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, hand stitched embroidery and drawing.
“We are very excited to have Courtney join our Work Experience Program.” says Comox Fire Chief, Gord Schreiner. “She will be living at the fire station for up to 100 days. This will allow her to gain a great deal of experience. “
Comox Fire has had several firefighters over the last years, with many moving on to full time fire fighting careers. The WEPs receive NO pay, but they are provided a bedroom in the fire station and a $200.00 per week food allowance.
Thanks for joining our team Courtney!