{"id":91916,"date":"2022-04-22T12:40:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T16:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/?p=91916"},"modified":"2022-04-22T15:47:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T19:47:43","slug":"otter-lake-thorne-fire-department-seeking-recruits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/en\/otter-lake-thorne-fire-department-seeking-recruits\/","title":{"rendered":"Otter Lake Thorne Fire Department seeking recruits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Like the other volunteer departments throughout the Pontiac region, the Otter Lake Thorne Fire Department is seeking new members.<\/p>\n<p>As firefighter Caroline Gagn\u00e9 explained, they currently have 18 members of the amalgamated department and while they don\u2019t have a set target to reach, she said it would be nice to have 25 or more. Similar to other departments, there is always demand for members who work nearby and can respond to calls during weekdays.<\/p>\n<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-91916-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Clip-Caroline-Gagne-availability.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Clip-Caroline-Gagne-availability.mp3\">https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Clip-Caroline-Gagne-availability.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Gagn\u00e9 said that an all that\u2019s required is a high school diploma, but an empathetic personality is also a plus. Applicants must also have a valid driver\u2019s license. She added that while there is a significant amount of coursework to complete online, trainees also learn on the job by helping carry equipment and other tasks. The application form on the department\u2019s social media also states that candidates should have the intention of gaining a Class 4A license and also commit to two years of service following certification.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-91916-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Clip-Caroline-Gagne-aptitude.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Clip-Caroline-Gagne-aptitude.mp3\">https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Clip-Caroline-Gagne-aptitude.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Gagn\u00e9, who has been a sworn member of the department since 2015, said that the most rewarding part of the job is being able to make a difference in her community.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-91916-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Clip-Caroline-Gagne-why.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Clip-Caroline-Gagne-why.mp3\">https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Clip-Caroline-Gagne-why.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Thorne or Otter Lake residents interested in becoming a firefighter can send their name, address, date of birth, driver\u2019s license number and occupation to Chief Denis Chauss\u00e9 at either thornefd<span class=\"cryptOK\">@<\/span>outlook.com or otterlakefd<span class=\"cryptOK\">@<\/span>outlook.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The full interview with Gagn\u00e9 is available below:<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like the other volunteer departments throughout the Pontiac region, the Otter Lake Thorne Fire Department is seeking new members. As firefighter Caroline Gagn\u00e9 explained, they currently have 18 members of the amalgamated department and while they don\u2019t have a set target to reach, she said it would be nice to have 25 or more. 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