The Secondary School Fire Academy is a program designed to meet the requirements and parameters of the Secondary Graduation Program where students are required to complete 100 hours of career related work.
Several students have expressed an interest in fire fighting as a career; however, they may have little knowledge of the skills and training required for this career choice. The Secondary School Fire Academy will allow the students to learn about, and practice some of the skills and training fire fighters must undertake. In addition, the students will learn information that will enhance their current skills and knowledge, particularly in physical training, teamwork and mechanical aptitude.
The students selected for the Secondary School Fire Academy will have the opportunity to participate in Rescue Techniques, Auto Extrication, and Certification in C.P.R., Fire Prevention, Fire Extinguisher Use, Live Fire and Physical Training. The participants will be selected from the Secondary Graduation Program and will be screened by the school and Fire Rescue personnel.
Selection Process
To be eligible to participate in this program students must complete the application form, attach a resume and submit their application package to their sponsor teacher. Their sponsor teacher will deliver two exams one relating to mathematical skills and the other relating to English.
Screening Process:
- All applicants will be screened at their school for suitability for this program.
Acceptance Process
- Screening of the applicants by Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service personnel.
- Written aptitude and mechanical test administered by the school personnel.
- Interview with the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service Selection Committee.
The Fire Chief will have the final approval of all selected participants.
Failure to meet all of the criteria listed below will not qualify to continue with the program.
Criteria for applicants
- Current Grade 11 or 12 students in Abbotsford School system.
- Minimum 16 years of age.
- Minimum C+ grade average.
- Good homework ethic.
- Reference from a teacher or the school.
- Physically and medically fit (doctor’s certificate may be required).
- Parental permission and waiver completed.
- If the student has a driver’s license, it must have no more than 6.0 points.
- No criminal record.
- Interest in fire fighting as a career choice.
Secondary School Fire Academy Brochure
Any questions about this program should be forwarded to the school career advisor. Completed application must be submitted to the sponsor teacher.