News release

Adventures with First Responders recruiting event hits John McInnis this weekend!

October 23, 2025 - Prince George, British Columbia
From: Prince George RCMP

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To those residents living around John McInnis School, don’t be alarmed when you see the police officers, fire fighters and paramedics at John McInnis School this weekend: it’s just a recruiting event!

October 26, 2025, marks the second of these events, aimed at introducing grade 11 and 12 students to some of the dynamics of being a First Responder.

“We held our first ‘Adventures with First Responders’ event on May 3 and it was a great success,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP. “Students that may already have been thinking about becoming a first responder get a chance to speak with active fire fighters, police officers and paramedics and to experience a bit of each organization’s workload – it’s truly a unique opportunity.”

Students rotated through three stations throughout the day, learning about the exciting aspects of the First Responder careers. Some examples of what the students experienced were: donning fire rescue gear and using high-pressure hoses; learning how to stop a traumatic bleed and administer an airway; and arrest and handcuff procedures.

“BCEHS is proud to continue supporting Adventures with First Responders Day. Introducing youth to the rewarding and dynamic career of a Paramedic—and the many opportunities it offers—is key to ensuring that the residents of British Columbia continue to receive world-class pre-hospital care,” says Ryan Sharp, Paramedic Practice Educator.

To see some of what the students experienced at the inaugural “Adventures with First Responders Day” please follow link at the bottom of the page.

Adventures with First Responders is a joint venture between B.C. Emergency Health Services, Prince George Fire Rescue Service, Prince George RCMP, School District 57 and the Yellowhead Rotary Club of Prince George.

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• Promotional video by School District 57 Career Pathways

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