{"id":1617,"date":"2020-09-15T09:52:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T09:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/services\/"},"modified":"2024-06-21T23:10:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T23:10:24","slug":"recruitment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/recruitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:513px\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-background-dim-50 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3998\" height=\"2732\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1175\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20191110_121735.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 59%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 59%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20191110_121735.jpg 3998w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20191110_121735-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20191110_121735-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20191110_121735-439x300.jpg 439w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3998px) 100vw, 3998px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Recruitment<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Opportunities for Local Residents:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paid-On-Call (POC) Firefighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of the Fire Station, we serve in the community as managers, teachers, mill workers, mechanics, skilled labourers, parents, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Together we answer the call when our community needs us most.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of reasons to consider applying to the Merritt Fire Rescue Department, namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunity to provide meaningful support to your community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camaraderie and teamwork are synonymous with the MFRD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hourly compensation for training and response to emergencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical training opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Learn about our POC Application Process:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 alignright\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/poc-recruitment\/\">POC Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-150x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1706\" style=\"width:279px;height:558px\" width=\"279\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-150x300.png 150w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-768x1536.png 768w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-1024x2048.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-150x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1707\" style=\"width:279px;height:558px\" width=\"279\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-150x300.png 150w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-768x1536.png 768w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-1024x2048.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-0-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay controls muted src=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/You-ready.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ast-global-color-1-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#88878733\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color\">Your career starts here. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Work Experience Program (WEP) Firefighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-16 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"358\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-1-358x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-1-358x300.png 358w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-1-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Picture1-1-434x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2202\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:370px;height:300px\" width=\"370\" height=\"300\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-3-358x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1719\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:366px;height:300px\" width=\"366\" height=\"300\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-30 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#e2e2e2;color:#e2e2e2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Your Application Stand Out! <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking at our page, you are likely experiencing the challenge of applying for career employment; you have learned there are plenty of applicants for a limited number of positions \u2013 competition is stiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a WEP Firefighter is both challenging and rewarding. Our program allows you to explore your interest in the Fire Service while developing your firefighting skills and work habits in preparation to advance toward firefighting as a career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#e2e2e2;color:#e2e2e2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Structure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>12-month commitment to the Work Experience Program is required<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, those who attain career employment with a Municipal Fire Department during their Program are relieved from this commitment. The daily duties of a WEP firefighter are balanced between, but not limited to; Suppression of Fires, Rescue Response, Medical Response, Fire Prevention, Public Education, Company Level Fire Inspections, Pre-incident Planning, and Station and Equipment Maintenance. WEP firefighters work a standard daytime shift routine, Monday to Friday, and, duty coverage after hours and on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Applications Are Currently Being Accepted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-20 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For more information on our WEP program:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wep-recruitment\/\">WEP APplication<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#e2e2e2;color:#e2e2e2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WEP firefighters live at the fire station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021 the fire hall expansion project was completed to include (but is not limited to) new single-occupancy bedrooms, kitchen &amp; living space, and shared bathroom facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-24 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Bedrooms are based on single occupancy. Full laundry, cooking, washroom, and lounge facilities are provided at no cost. In addition, wireless internet access is provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"358\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design-358x300.png\" alt=\"2021 WEP Living Quarters\" class=\"wp-image-1427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design-358x300.png 358w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.merritt.ca\/firerescue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-28 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-26 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities &amp; Reward<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WEP firefighters will be remunerated for response to emergencies and attendance to regularly scheduled training. A complimentary pass to the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center and Gym is provided to WEP firefighters to help maintain physical fitness and offer a form of recreation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opportunities for Local Residents: Paid-On-Call (POC) Firefighting Outside of the Fire Station, we serve in the community as managers, teachers, mill workers, mechanics, skilled labourers, parents, and more. Together we answer the call when our community needs us most. 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