Applications are now open for the hiring of four additional firefighters in the City of Penticton.
“The work that the Penticton Fire Department is simply exemplary,” says Mayor Julius Bloomfield. “Council recognizes the commitment the entire team makes to keeping the community safe and these additional resources will allow the PFD to continue to grow and serve the needs of residents.”
City Council approved the expansion at the final meeting of December and staff have moved quickly to begin the hiring process.
“Once we got the go-ahead from council, we wanted to move quickly so we can get the new personnel in place as quickly as possible,” says Fire Chief Larry Watkinson. “It will take a couple of months to complete the hiring phase and then another few months of training before they can be fully integrated. We’re excited about this opportunity and how it will increase the operational readiness of the department.”
For more details on qualifications or to apply, go to www.Penticton.ca/careers