The City of Grande Prairie’s Fire Department is hosting a number of recruitment sessions in early September for people interested in a career as a firefighter. The first is Wednesday Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Pete Eagar Fire Station on Resources Road.

“Firefighting is a challenging and rewarding career,” says Deputy Fire Chief Janine Blackburn.  “If you are interested in seeking employment in this field, attending one of these sessions will be very valuable for you. It will provide an opportunity to talk to staff who’ve been through the recruitment process, and a thorough understanding of the qualifications required. There will be tours of the fire hall and visitors can review the opportunities available.”

Applicants must be 18 years of age and have no criminal record.

The dates and times for the recruitment information sessions are:

Wednesday, September 3 at 7 p.m.

Monday, September 8 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 13 at 2 p.m.

**Note: This is the same information session repeated on different dates.

Location:                 Pete Eagar Fire Station

                                      8111 Resources Road

                                      Grande Prairie, AB

If you require more information on these Firefighter career information sessions, please contact Janine Blackburn, Deputy Fire Chief, at phone number:  780-830-5022.