Training expectations

Joining the MLVFD is a commitment. Members are expected to attend a minimum of 12 of the approximately 48 trainings held over a one-year period. This is to ensure that they stay current with the fire department’s Standard Operating Procedures and remain familiar with equipment when responding to a call.

Currently, the MLVFD trains 4 times a month on Thursday evenings usually from 1900 to 2130. Two of these trainings are not mandated by the Fire Marshal’s Office, but we feel we need the extra trainings to keep us ready to respond to emergencies and to do all the maintenance and checks on our equipment.

Firefighters are trained to respond to structural fires, brush fires and motor vehicle incidents, including vehicle extrication.

Benefits of Volunteering

TRAINING:

• Basic, Advanced and Level 1 Firefighter certification

• Incident Command System 100

• Standard First Aid / CPR Level C / AED

• Oxygen Therapy / Infectious Disease Control & Blood Borne Pathogens

• Class 3 Driver’s License

• Air Brake Endorsement

• Emergency Vehicle Skills Operator

• Emergency Scene Traffic Control

• Wildfire Orientation (Self Study)

• Yukon Fire Service Electrical Safety (Self Study)

• Vehicle Extrication

HONORARIA & INSURANCE:

• Volunteers are paid $30.74/hr for each training session and when responding to incidents.

• Additional life / disability insurance over and above WCB coverage, is purchased by the MLVFD Society for all our volunteers. In addition to this, volunteer firefighters and society board members can purchase 24 hour off-duty insurance for themselves and family members at a very reasonable price, .