Training & Events

Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Course

Sun Peaks Fire is providing Red Cross EMR courses in September and October 2013.

For course dates, registration and contact information please see HERE

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Trench Rescue Training

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services is providing Trench Rescue Level I and Level II training from June 17 - 21, 2013

For registration and course information please see HERE

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Memorial Bursary - Call for Applications

The Dean Larivee Memorial Bursary

Each year the BCFTOA awards one or more $500 Bursary's to the son/daughter of an active member of a participating department to support post secondary academic goals.

The BCFTOA Bursary was first awarded in 2003 and was renamed the Dean Larivee Memorial Bursary in honour of Dean’s dedication and many contributions to the BCFTOA, fire service training and the fire service in general.

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Call for Nominations - Trainer of the Year

The 'Trainer of the Year' Award is our recognition of the outstanding achievements of our members, in the area of fire service training. Nominees must have done exceptional work for the fire service – that means they have to have provided:

Firefighter Fitness Challenge 2013

Sooke Fire Rescue presents the 8th Firefighter Fitness Challenge 2013.
 
Event to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2013. For more information and registration info click HERE
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Mental Management of Emergencies presented by Dr. Richard Gasaway

Abbotsford Fire Rescue Services will host speaker,  Dr. Richard B. Gasaway on March 1, 2013.
 
For more information and registration please visit website  http://www.abbotsfordinvite.ca/richgasaway
 
**REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 24, 2013**
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Basic Train the Trainer Course Dates for 2013

The JIBC will be providing Basic Train the Trainer courses at various locations throughout B.C. The 2013 dates are as follows:

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ICS Courses Offered in South Island

The following ICS Courses will be offered in the South Island in the New Year:

East Sooke VFD:

  • ICS 100 - January 26, 2013
  • ICS 200 - February 23-24, 2013

Victoria FD:

  • ICS 300 - January 10-11, 2013

All courses are tuition based offerings so departments/participants can register via JIBC Student Services

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Equine Emergency Response Seminar

Free Equine Emergency Response Seminar:  (Information Flyer)

Date:  Saturday October 27, 2012

Time:  10am - Noon

Location:  Tiger Lily Farm, 1692 Errington Rd, Errington, BC (Vancouver Island)

**For more information and/or to register please email:  magic50@shaw.ca with EER in the subject line.

 

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Sooke Fire Rescue to host Marina Fire Fighting Course

Sooke Fire Rescue is Hosting the JIBC course, Marina Firefighting, on September 22 & 23, 2012.
 
The Marina Firefighting Course is a two day program that will prepare land based firefighters for marina firefighting. The course will cover topics such as marina construction, fueling stations, vessel stability, hazards in fighting marina fires. As well as, a review of firefighting foam, specialty equipment, and a marina visit to discuss strategies and tactics.
 
Location: Sooke Fire Rescue Station One - 2225 Otter Point Rd.
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