The St John Rescue Corps is now accepting applications for volunteer firefighters. The training programme for volunteers consists of these modules:
- Fire Fighting (every Saturday)
- Introduction to the St John Rescue Corps
- Light Rescue (rope work, carrying methods and stretcher handling)
- Radio Voice Procedure
- First Aid & AED
- Foot Drill
- Health & Safety Awareness, and
- Compass & Mapping.
The training programme will run between January and October 2017. During the course, the participants will be required to take a number of theoretical and practical assessments.
You will need to fulfill these requirements to join as a volunteer:
- over 18 years old
- physically fit for the rigours of rescue work,
- committed to follow weekly training (every Saturday 1400-1800hrs and one evening during the week 1830-2030hrs),
- willing to help others, and
- committed to volunteer during community events (e.g. concerts, sports events & festivals) and emergencies.
If you are interested in volunteering with the St John Rescue Corps, please send an email.