Paramedics, police officers, firefighters and search and rescue crews gathered at Skaha Lake in Penticton on Thursday. But fortunately it wasn’t for an emergency. The first response crews were there to give local high school students a taste of what a job in emergency services is all about. The students learned about the different aspects of emergency services jobs and the qualifications they would need to pursue a career in the emergency services industry. The group of grade 8 to grade 12 students got the opportunity to handle the Jaws of Life and see Charlie, a search and rescue dog, in action. This is the fourth year for the Emergency Services Career Day. Interest in the career spotlight event appears to be growing; the number of students signing up for the session has doubled since it started.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
A taste of a career in emergency services
Paramedics, police officers, firefighters and search and rescue crews gathered at Skaha Lake in Penticton on Thursday.
Photo Credit: Jeff Martin, CHBC News
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