BRANT 4-H Community Involvement – First Responder Club

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – First Responder     – in person

Have you ever thought about a career or what is involved to be an OPP officer, Firefighter or a Paramedic? Meeting in their work environment, throughout the County, we will attempt to show some of the elements of training to become a First Responder. We will meet at 4 of the County volunteer Fire Stations to discuss and introduce members to aspects of Fire Fighting that are not common knowledge, along with a meeting at the OPP Station in Paris and an exciting session with the Brant County Paramedics (EMS). Members will begin to see many topics/requirements/knowledge overlap to all First Responders, such as communication as just one example. Your knowledge gained will culminate into part 1 of the achievement – Career Night!

This club is led by Brant 4-H leaders/volunteers who are either retired or current Brant County Volunteer Firefighters.

Maximum: 30 members; Open to 4-H members currently in grade 8 & older (depending on numbers signing up – it may be necessary to select eligible members of the club according to age starting with oldest to youngest).

Leaders:  Barry McBlain,  Dennis  Munday,  Bruce Barrett , Sheldon Grech

Meeting Dates & Locations: typically the 4th Wednesday of the month March – September

Meeting Times:  19:00 – 21:00/ 7 pm – pm; times may/will vary

March 26th – Paris, Station 1

April 23rd – Airport, Station 2

April 30th – Burford, Station 3

May 28th – Cainsville, Station 4

June 25th – Brant 4-H Judging Night

July 23rd – EMS, location tbd

September 17th – part 1 of Achievement: Career Night

September 24th – OPP:  Paris OPP Station

1st Meeting & Location – March 26th @ Paris Fire Station #1

Achievement:  Part 1 – Participate in Career Night – Wednesday, September 17th; Part 2 – Complete a short write up on safety improvements you could make around your home/farms based on discussions throughout the club meeting times

*** Members must have a level of maturity, be respectful of first responders & the serious nature of this club along with a willingness to learn, listen & be a team player/participant.  Please only sign up for this if you are committed to attending meetings and completing all club activities!