Emergency Response Responder
(Ontario Community Emergency Assistance Program, Incident Response Team)
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Position ID: V-OSH0127
Last Modified: 19 Oct 2023
Last Full Update: 19 Oct 2023
Opportunity Details: Emergency Response Responder
Contact | Curtis Kimball, Coordinator, Ontario Community Emergency Assistance Program, Incident Response Team; Phone: 289-629-1538; Email: info@oceap.ca |
Duties | Be trained to provide ground search and rescue services for emergency situations * assist where needed at evacuation centre or emergency operations centre throughout Northumberland County * provide community support to Port Hope Police Service and Cobourg Police Service |
More Info Link | www.oceap.ca |
Benefits | Gain experience working with emergency services |
Clients | County of Northumberland,Town of Cobourg, Municipality of Port Hope |
Ages | 19 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Men ; Women |
Areas of Interest | Disaster Planning & Assistance ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Emergency & Response ; Event Coordination & Support |
Skills/Experience | Counseling & Support ; First Aid ; Leadership ; Medical Assistance ; Team Work - Able to follow paramilitary style direction |
Commitment Length | Long Term - Minimum two year commitment |
Interaction Level | Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 40 / Year |
Dates and Times | On-call 24/7 |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Not Accessible - Command posts and field work are generally not accessible. |
Number of Positions | Durham Region: 15 individual(s) 15 individual(s) needed in total. Assist province wide as required |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided - Basic ground search and rescue provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going - Monthly training provided by OCEAP ; Some in person training limited during COVID-19 restrictions |
Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required - attend event or deployment |
Cost | Volunteers responsible for Uniform cost - approx $400 |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | First Aid * CPR level C * class "G" drivers license * on-call travel in Ontario * cell phone * preference given to volunteers who are able to respond during the day |
Liability Insurance | Available |
Agency Details: Ontario Community Emergency Assistance Program, Incident Response Team
Office Phone | 289-629-1538 |
info@oceap.ca | |
Website | www.oceap.ca |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | PO Box 663 Cobourg, ON K9A 4R5 |