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Firefighter Talk with Kevin Royle The Job Talk Podcast
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Firefighter Talk with Kevin Royle
Kevin Royle, a 14 year veteran with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, is a First Class Firefighter, Firefighter Medical Responder, Apparatus operator, and Fire Investigator.
Kevin founded Firefighter Aid Ukraine in 2014 and remains the project director. Firefighter Aid Ukraine has delivered over 209 tons of aid to first responders and hospitals to Ukraine. The organization has also sent or helped to send equipment such as fire trucks, medical supplies, firefighting rescue equipment, and PPE to other countries such as Lebanon, Chile, Paraguay, Syria, Mexico, the Philippines, India, and Cuba. They have continued working in Ukraine throughout the conflict.
Kevin was the recipient of the Hetman Award for his work in Ukraine, and was recently appointed to the Premier’s AdvisoryTask force on Ukraine. Kevin has a beautiful wife and is the father of two young children. When not working or volunteering, Kevin enjoys skiing and travelling the world.
When the conflict started, FAU used their trusted network to focus on the immediate delivery of critical aid to Ukraine. In a week, the organization accomplished what typically takes well over a year collecting 14 tones of critically needed life rescue equipment, PPE, and medical supplies, chartered a cargo plane, and departed from the Edmonton International Airport on March 10th. In less than 24hrs of landing in Europe, FAU and AUCC personally delivered two-semi trucks full of equipment into Ukraine and handed them off to our contacts in the State Emergency Services. Within days of that equipment being provided, it was on the front lines of the war and making international news, as seen on CNN.
FAU’s will continue to collect critical aid and ship it to the front lines and communities affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Description
Firefighters carry out firefighting and fire prevention activities, and assist in other emergencies. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments and by large industrial establishments that have internal firefighting services. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Job Forecast
Visit: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/outlook-occupation/6279/ca
Employment Requirements
This is what you typically need for the job:
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a college program in fire protection technology, fire science or a related field may be required.
Firefighting and emergency medical care training courses are provided and vary in length depending on the requirements of different fire departments or services.
An apprenticeship training program for firefighters and voluntary trade certification is available in New Brunswick.
Experience as a volunteer firefighter may be an advantage.
Physical agility, strength, fitness and vision requirements must be met.
Several years of experience are required for senior firefighters, such as lieutenants and captains.
Need More?
Check out our Career Crisis Interview Series:
https://thejobtalk.com/help
Firefighter Talk with Kevin Royle
Kevin Royle, a 14 year veteran with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, is a First Class Firefighter, Firefighter Medical Responder, Apparatus operator, and Fire Investigator.
Kevin founded Firefighter Aid Ukraine in 2014 and remains the project director. Firefighter Aid Ukraine has delivered over 209 tons of aid to first responders and hospitals to Ukraine. The organization has also sent or helped to send equipment such as fire trucks, medical supplies, firefighting rescue equipment, and PPE to other countries such as Lebanon, Chile, Paraguay, Syria, Mexico, the Philippines, India, and Cuba. They have continued working in Ukraine throughout the conflict.
Kevin was the recipient of the Hetman Award for his work in Ukraine, and was recently appointed to the Premier’s AdvisoryTask force on Ukraine. Kevin has a beautiful wife and is the father of two young children. When not working or volunteering, Kevin enjoys skiing and travelling the world.
When the conflict started, FAU used their trusted network to focus on the immediate delivery of critical aid to Ukraine. In a week, the organization accomplished what typically takes well over a year collecting 14 tones of critically needed life rescue equipment, PPE, and medical supplies, chartered a cargo plane, and departed from the Edmonton International Airport on March 10th. In less than 24hrs of landing in Europe, FAU and AUCC personally delivered two-semi trucks full of equipment into Ukraine and handed them off to our contacts in the State Emergency Services. Within days of that equipment being provided, it was on the front lines of the war and making international news, as seen on CNN.
FAU’s will continue to collect critical aid and ship it to the front lines and communities affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Description
Firefighters carry out firefighting and fire prevention activities, and assist in other emergencies. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments and by large industrial establishments that have internal firefighting services. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Job Forecast
Visit: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/outlook-occupation/6279/ca
Employment Requirements
This is what you typically need for the job:
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a college program in fire protection technology, fire science or a related field may be required.
Firefighting and emergency medical care training courses are provided and vary in length depending on the requirements of different fire departments or services.
An apprenticeship training program for firefighters and voluntary trade certification is available in New Brunswick.
Experience as a volunteer firefighter may be an advantage.
Physical agility, strength, fitness and vision requirements must be met.
Several years of experience are required for senior firefighters, such as lieutenants and captains.
Need More?
Check out our Career Crisis Interview Series:
https://thejobtalk.com/help
30 min