TACLOBAN CITY- The Tacloban Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade Association Inc. is now accepting new applicants to be trained as emergency medical responders.
Those interested should be 18 to 30 years old male or female, must have a strong spirit of volunteerism, and preferably finished medical-related courses.
Also, an applicant must be physically and mentally fit and willing to undergo intensive training.
With its almost 100 volunteers, the chamber fire brigade has been saving and protecting lives and properties since 1980, according to its fire chief Arjan Antig.
In an interview, Antig called on the public to continue to support local volunteer fire brigades.
At present, the chamber fire brigade has two firetrucks and one ambulance.
Interested applicants must bring two pieces 2×2 ID pictures, barangay and police clearance, medical certificate, and fill out an application form at Chamber base at TFCCCI Building, 174 Justice Romualdez Street, Tacloban City.
They may also contact 555/ 321-3331/ 523-8515/ 0917-782-1555/ 0918-315-0300.
Recruitment is until August 31, 2019 while the training will start on September 2019.
(RONALD O. REYES)
