Individual
What’s on the page…
A quick look at what you’ll find on this page is: an Agency Requirements Table to keep you organized, a Wage & Overtime Calculator to “plan” earnings, some role-related videos (including a fun one), and some online courses to consider as well.
The following chart has been provided for information purposes only. This is to give you a general idea of what courses, certificates you’ll need to obtain prior to employment. This list IS NOT a CERTIFIED list by any agency.
Some Quick Educational & Funny Videos
A brief overview of what it’s like to be on a wildland fire crew in Alberta and mentions the difference between IA and Unit Crews.
Ever wondered what mop-up is like? Watch this video to learn more.
For the longest time, fire suppression was just the pump and hose show. More and more we’re using fire to fight fire.
This is a US based production to provide some general information and expectations on your first fire.
Provides an perspective on how US firefighters experienced fire suppression in the north (aka Canada).
“Back in the day”, and yes, I can say that. Night ops was never in the cards. But like all things - progress is made and here we are…Night Ops is a thing.
Just a quick “primer” on using pumps on fire. No time like the present to learn!
The “camp” set up in this video is what you could see on larger project fires you may be assigned too.
A lot of the information is US based, but there is some cross over to note. But mostly added for the giggles and to lighten up all the “learning” that’s just taken place.