2020 Work Experience Program a Win-Win!
Comox Fire Rescue’s latest Work Experience Program has been a great success for Firefighter Courtney Ziegler, and for The Town of Comox.
Courtney joined department as a Work Experience Member at the start of January. She had been living at the Firehall, working and responding to calls in order to gain experience. During this time the WEP member receives no pay, but are provided a bedroom at the fire station and $200 per week for food allowance.
“I was very fortunate to be able to join Comox Fire’s WEP program to help further my skills as a firefighter, I was able to learn enormously from experienced and like minded individuals. says Firefighter Courtney Ziegler. “It had always been a dream of mine to live on Vancouver Island and pursue firefighting, I was able to live that reality and I am so grateful."
Courtney’s 100 days were cut short at the beginning of March for the COVID-19 Pandemic. Fortunately, she was able to return for the month of July to complete her 100 days of the Work Experience Program.
“It was very exciting to have another successful Work Experience Program” says Comox Fire Chief, Gord Schreiner.
“Courtney was able to respond to over 150 calls during her time with Comox Fire Rescue. Her hard work and dedication will go along way in her Fire Service Career. Good luck Courtney!”
Comox Fire has had several firefighters over the last years, with many moving on to full time firefighting careers.
For more information about Comox Fire Work Experience Program, or recruiting, please contact: 250-339-2432