Fire Department

Contact:

Rejean Jack - Fire Chief

Fire Department Functions

Develop, review and implement all fire fighting policies and procedures in accordance with the appropriate legislation
Establish appropriate fire fighting techniques
Plan fire fighting strategies
Assist/Liaise with Gitanmaax Community Emergency Plan
Ensure fire fighting policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
Make recommendations on fire fighting by-law
Recruit, train and direct the activities of volunteer fire fighters
Facilitate the training of volunteer fire fighters
Inspect fire fighting equipment & Make recommendations on replacement
Inspect the fire truck on a regular basis
Make inspections of Gitanmaax Business to ensure compliance with regulations
Takes sole command in the event of a fire in order to ensure a safe, effective and controlled response
Investigate the cause of fire once it has been extinguished
Prepare/Maintain records on incidence of fire, injuries and loss of property
Prepare reports on all areas of fire fighting (Annual AANDC Fire Report)
Monitor the firefighting budget
Implement fire prevention education and awareness programs