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Career (Full Time) Firefighter Recruitment Information Meetings |
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Hamilton Emergency Services - Fire are preparing for the 2010 Career Firefighter recruitment process. In order to ensure that all potential candidates understand the required qualifications as well as the recruitment process, we invite those interested to attend one of three scheduled information meetings. These information meetings will be held as follows:
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Thursday January 28, 2010 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Bishop Ryan Secondary School (Auditorium), 50 Albright Road, Hamilton, ON
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Thursday February 4, 2010 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Bishop Tonnos Secondary School (Cafetorium), 100 Panabaker Drive, Ancaster, ON
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Thursday February 18, 2010 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Saltfleet High School (Cafetorium), 108 Highland Road West, Stoney Creek, ON
Firefighters who have recently graduated from the recruit training program along with past training Instructor's and senior management staff from Hamilton Fire will be on hand to provide information on the recruitment process and to answer your questions. They will be joined by a Staffing/Workplace Planning Specialist from the City of Hamilton, Human Resources Department. While attendance at the meetings is optional, we encourage those interested to attend at least one session to get more information and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Continue to visit this web-site for more information on the 2010 Career Firefighter recruitment process. Also, visit our Careers page for more information on becoming a full-time firefighter with the City of Hamilton.
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knowfire.ca - Fire Safety Videos for Students |
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For many students, attending College or University also involves a move to a new City and the search for affordable housing off campus. While affordability may be a key issue in determining where you will live, another consideration that must be paramount in the minds of both students and their families is fire safety.
Planning ahead for fire safety may be secondary to other issues such as studying, parties and part-time work. Many young adults don't believe that a fire will ever happen to them. Please take the time and watch the fire safety videos on knowfire.ca and think about fire safety in your home .... every day! For more information view our student housing fire safety pamphlet. |
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"No Time to Spare" - See how fast a fire spreads in 3 Minutes |
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How much time do you have? ... If a fire starts in your home .. are you prepared? ... Are your smoke alarms working? ... Have you tested your smoke alarms? .... Do you have a home fire escape plan? ... Your answers to these questions may be the difference between life and death. Take the next three minutes and see how quickly a fire spreads. "No Time to Spare" is a fire re-enactment in an actual home. Watch the clock, listen for smoke alarms and think about the time it takes for you to escape from a fire in your home. |
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Important Information Concerning VoIP and 911 |
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The Ontario 9-1-1 Advisory Board have released important information for consumers regarding the use of Voice over Internet Protocol telephone service. View the attached Public Alert for more information and listen to the attached Public Service Announcement:
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After the Fire - A Guide to Recovery |
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A fire in your home or business can be one of life's most traumatic experiences. You will have many questions about what to do next and how to clean up, repair and replace what has been lost. The attached pamphlet, "After the Fire - A Guide to Recovery" will answer many of those questions you may have. |
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Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation |
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Hamilton Emergency Services have achieved Fire Department Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation in all rural areas of the City. Click here to be redirected to our Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation page or follow the link on the left to learn more about how this can affect your insurance premiums. Visit this page in order to print a copy of the Accreditation Letter for your area. |
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Cooking - The Number One Cause of House Fires |
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Unattended cooking remains as the number one cause of house fires in the City of Hamilton. If you must leave the kitchen for any reason ... turn off the appliance! Always keep a large lid near the stove and if the pot catches fire, slide the lid over the pot and turn off the stove. Wear short or tight fitting sleeves while cooking and never attempt to carry a burning pot or pan. Never use water on a grease fire. This will only spread the fire and further endanger you ... watch the following video. |
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Changes to Open Air Burning Regulations in The Ontario Fire Code |
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The latest edition of the Ontario Fire Code was enacted on November 21, 2007 and contains a revision to open air burning regulations. Certain types of outdoor fireplaces, fuelled by natural gas or propane are now permitted in all areas of the City without having to obtain an open air burning permit. The attached Information Sheet will provide you with additional information or please feel free to contact our Fire Prevention Division at 905 546-2424 ext 1380, weekdays between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm. |
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"Make It Stop!" .... Advice for Dealing with Nuisance Alarms |
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Ontario Fire Marshal Patrick Burke has announced a new public education campaign addressing the problem of nuisance alarms. Ontario fire loss statistics indicate that although most homes have smoke alarms installed, many of those devices are not working. Frustration due to frequent nuisance alarms is considered to be the primary reason people remove batteries or disconnect the power from their smoke alarms. For more information, follow the link below:
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