Training

Puslinch Fire & Rescue

Puslinch Fire & Rescue has regular Wednesday night training practices from 20:00 – 22:00. We have adopted the Standardized Ontario Fire Marshall Curriculum program.  Currently all members of the fire department are in the process of being signed off.  Some have completed the curriculum and have become certified firefighters.  We believe in our firefighters and want to make sure they have the best training possible to serve the residents of Puslinch Township and those travelling through our area.  Members also have the access to courses provided at the Ontario Fire College.

Training Officer - Captain John Uptegrove

The Training Division is responsible for record keeping, coordinating & developing all training activities such as:

Ø      Fire based Training

Ø      Emergency Medical Training, including Defibrillation (adopted Canadian Red Cross First Responder Program)

Ø      Specialized Training; Hazardous Materials, Confine Space, Extrication, High Angle Rescue, Water and Ice Rescue Training, etc.

Ø      Probationary Firefighter Training

Ø      Pump and Aerial Operations

Ø      Fire Prevention and Education

Ø      Officer Training Sessions

PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TRAINING

Probationary firefighter recruits undergo eight to ten months of extensive training, with an average of 8 hours of training per week. New recruits must complete all of the Curriculum Component One training and sign off sheets before responding to emergency calls.

DEFIBRILLATION PROGRAM

Puslinch Firefighters under the direction of Cambridge Base Hospital became certified in defibrillation on August 20, 2003.  Township of Puslinch Fire currently has four defibrillators in total, two on fire apparatus and two with firefighters responding to emergency medical calls in their personal vehicle.

The following have donated funds or defibrillators:

Ø    The Township of Puslinch Taxpayers

Ø    WM. J. Kerr Family in memory of Mary Kerr

Ø    Archie MacRobbie Family in memory of Emily & Wayne MacRobbie

Ø    Puslinch Womens Institute

Ø    Puslinch Firefighters Association Inc.

Ø    Arkell Womens Institute

Ø    Mini Lakes Association

Ø    Canadian Red Cross Puslinch Chapter

Ø    Martin Yates (Puslinch Fire Lieutenant)