You’re invited to Fitness with a First Responder

Coquitlam

2024-08-19 12:13 PDT

File # Public Service Announcement

Coquitlam RCMP is inviting the public to Fitness with a First Responder on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.

Physical fitness is a discipline that develops over time and is necessary for safety, well-being and longevity for every first responder. Potential first responder applicants should have good fitness habits prior to applying in order to be successful throughout training and their careers.

To learn more about RCMP standards, visit: Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Physical standards to become an RCMP officer

Coquitlam RCMP is inviting the public to attend this event to learn more about the physical requirements needed as a first responders. Event attendees will have opportunity to ask questions, gain insights while completing the Coquitlam Crunch or Port Coquitlam Climb alongside various first responders.

Two police officers walking down a staircase in the forest. Fitness with a Frist Responder Wednesday, August 21, 2024. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Coquitlam Crunch: 2675 Guildford Way, Coquitlam PoCo Climb: 1500 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

View a larger image - Two police officers walking down a staircase in the woods

Event details:

Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Locations: Coquitlam Crunch at 2675 Guildford Way, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam Climb located at 1500 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam

This is a unique opportunity for the public to ask questions about first responder physical requirements while enjoying the outdoors, said Media Relations Officer, Corporal Alexa Hodgins. Being a first responder can be physically demanding and we wanted to provide an opportunity for potential applicants to experience that in a fun way.

The event will host first responders from:

Coquitlam RCMP
Coquitlam Fire and Rescue
Port Coquitlam Fire Service
BC Explosive Disposal and Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear Response Unit (EDU/CBRN)
Transit Police
British Columbia Emergency Health Services (BC EHS)

If you are unable to attend this event, but wish to learn more about RCMP physical requirements, BC RCMP hosts Workout with a Recruiter workshops. For future events, visit: Recruiting events

Released by:

Coquitlam RCMP Media Relations
Office: (604) 945-1580

Email: coquitlam_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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