Firefighters Prayer-- When I answer a call, I never know what my fate may be So, as I run out the door, I ask God to watch over me No matter what I may face and the danger that awaits I Just say a little prayer 'cause in His hands lie my fate By doing this, I feel a little bit safer If you need a reason, this is what I pray for : I pray for my fellow firefighters and me I pray for our families I pray for my mom and my dad And what a wonderful life I have I pray for a safe return And that no one gets burned I pray that no matter what ill fate Our lives to take, God will wait But, if He doesn't, we shall understand Why God had to take such a brave man A couple of seconds is all it takes...

Canby Fire District is most fortunate to have outstanding community support, through donations we were able to purchase two thermal imaging cameras. In 2000 we purchased an additional thermal imaging cameras brining our total to three. These cameras allow us to see in zero visibility to locate trapped victims or the seat of the fire.


In addition to fire suppression, our Swift Water Rescue Team is able to reach victims  trapped in water. Here our team practices rescuing a victim in hazardous high water conditions.
   

 

Deputy Chief Ron Yarbrough Lt. Val Codino BC Darryl Krupicka & Chief Ted Kunze "The Beast"

 

Canby Fire District No. 62

Volunteer Firefighter Requirements

TO BE ELIGIBLE

1. MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE.
2. MUST LIVE OR WORK WITHIN THE FIRE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
3. MUST HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVILENT.
 
ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES
 
1. COMPLETE AND TURN IN APPLICATION
2. BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE CONDUCTED
3. INTERVIEW WITH MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
4. PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
5. TWO (2) WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS-NON-FAMILY
  • Successful completion of the above will allow acceptance into the Department

1st YEAR REQUIREMENTS

1. BASIC FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED BASIC
FIREFIGHTER AND HAVE DOCUMENTATION, THIS WILL BE ACCEPTED. DURING
ACADEMY YOU WILL BE ON RECRUIT STATUS.
2. FIRST RESPONDER CERTIFICATION WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR OR BEFORE BEING
RELEASED FROM PROBATION.
3. PHYSICAL EXAM BY DISTRICT'S PHYSICIAN (PAID BY THE FIRE DISTRICT).
4. ATTEND DRILLS EVERY THURSDAY EVENING (UNLESS EXCUSED).
5. ATTEND VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION BUSINESS MEETING, 3RD. TUESDAY OF EACH
MONTH (UNLESS EXCUSED)
6. CERTIFIED ON SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, PRIOR TO RESPONDING
ON ANY APPARATUS.
7. PASSPORT TRAINING, PRIOR TO RESPONDING ON ANY APPARATUS.
8. PROBATION STARTS AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ACADEMY. PROBATION
IS FOR A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR.
 
OFFERED TO ALL MEMBERS EACH JANUARY
 
1. HEPATITIS B VACCINATIONS
2. TUBERCULOSIS PPD TESTS
3. TETANUS VACCINATIONS OFFERED EVERY 5 YEARS
 
BENEFITS
 
1. WORKERS COMPENSATION
2. ANNUAL PICNIC
3. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
4. ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
5. REIMBUSEMENTS PROGRAM
6. $20,000.00 LIFE INSURANCE
7. DISABILITY INSURANCE
8. FEDERAL POLICE & FIRE LIFE INSURANCE

Please see our Career Opportunities for available Suppression Volunteer Positions.

 

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Bullard Thermal Cam
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