Ellison area residents who鈥檇 like to serve their neighbours are invited to apply to become a member of the Ellison Fire Department.
Prospective members must live within eight kilometers of the Ellison fire hall Station 61 at 4411 Old Vernon Road. As well, they must be between the ages of 19 and 65 and be in good physical condition.
Anyone interested in becoming a paid-on-call firefighter is invited to stop by the Ellison fire hall Monday evenings between 6 and 9 p.m. to learn more and pick up an application package. Applications and recruitment information is also available for downloading and printing on the
Applications must be submitted no later than Sept. 25 and can be dropped off Monday evenings at the Ellison fire hall or Monday - Friday 8:00 am 鈥� 4:00 pm at the Regional District office, 1450 KLO Road in 琉璃神社.
Interviews and physical testing of potential candidates will take place this fall. Training will be provided for successful applicants during the department鈥檚 regular evening or weekend sessions.
