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Helping in Slave Lake

Posted on: 05-27-2011 Posted in: Catastrophe, Fire & Smoke, News & PR, Region - West

On Sunday May 15, southeasterly winds of up to 80 km/h fueled fires that caught the town of Slave Lake, Alberta by surprise. Almost 7,000 residents were evacuated and reports say that fires have destroyed over 40% of the town, including the town hall, library, local radio station, and many homes and businesses.

In keeping with our mission to deliver rapid and superior disaster restoration services to Canadians in times of emergency, our FirstOnSite CAT Teams are currently on the ground in Slave Lake. We have set up a Command Center just outside of town and that will act as a base camp, complete with 10 acres of land, power, running water and wireless internet all of which we will make available.

We have been actively mobilizing our resources and we are sending additional manpower, equipment, supplies and vehicles to the area as needed – further extending our ability to help insurers and property owners alike.

Our National CAT Operations Chief, Billy Short is in Slave Lake, and our crews are working closely with local authorities in town, readying for work to begin.

Please join us in sending good thoughts to the citizens of Slave Lake.

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  1. Jennifer06-10-11

    Hi,
    I recently spoke to an Alberta Works employee and she informed me that your company is currently looking for people to work in Slave Lake. I currently live in Alberta and my father lives in Nova Scotia so I am trying to get as much information as possible for him. He is looking to move out here in the near future. How.where would he apply? As of now work with camp accomodations would be the best for him. Please contact me with any information. Thank you.

    Jennifer

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    • FirstOnSite Customer Service06-11-11

      Hi Jennifer. You are correct – we have been hiring people to help restoration and rebuild efforts in Slave Lake. Please check your email for a message from our hiring teams in Slave Lake. Thanks for your note. All the best.

      (reply)
  2. Dan06-13-11

    Hello,
    I have a finishing company in Edmonton and m looking to maybe come up to Slave Lake to do some work. What do i need and who do i need to talk to about this?

    Thanks
    Dan

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service06-15-11

      Hi Dan. Thanks for getting in touch with us. We’ll connect you with our teams in Slave Lake. Please check your email for a message. All the best.

      (reply)
  3. Catlan C06-15-11

    Hi I just moved outto Edmonton from Winnipeg I worked at priority
    Restoration I just came across your website if you would send me
    Some information about your company and where the main office
    Is located and a fax number I would like to be a productive member
    Of your company hope to hear back soon

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service06-15-11

      Hi Catlan;

      Thank for your inquiry. Our national office is located in Toronto, but we have over 40 locations across the country and are actively hiring in Edmonton. We also have postings listed on this web site in different locations. If you would like to submit your resume, please feel free to email it to resumes@firstonsite.ca. Thanks again for your message.

      (reply)
  4. shawn06-15-11

    i would like some info also from your hiring teams !

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service06-15-11

      Hi Shawn;

      Thanks for your note. We are actively hiring in Edmonton, and have more roles posted on our web site. Please send us your resume to resumes@firstonsite.ca. If it is Slave Lake in particular you are interested in, please write that in the subject line to make it easier for our hiring teams. Thanks Shawn.

      (reply)
  5. Shane06-15-11

    Hello,

    I am a framing contractor in Grande Prairie. Intersested in finding out about possible work in Slave Lake, and if you use sub-contractors for framing on a regular basis.

    Thanks

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service06-20-11

      Hi Shane;

      Thanks for your post. All those needs are determined on site in Slave Lake. Please send your inquiry directly to slavelake@firstonsite.ca.
      Thanks and kind regards.

      (reply)
  6. michel06-20-11

    i was just wondering when work will start

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service06-20-11

      Hi Michel;

      Thanks for your note. Emergency restoration work in Slave Lake began weeks ago. Many businesses are back up and running in order to support residents as they begin their own restoration and rebuild work. The town of Slave Lake has been divided into zones and are prioritizing work according to need. Rebuilding is following those priorities.

      Thanks for your note. Regards.

      (reply)
  7. Jay06-20-11

    Hey..are you guys still hiring in the slave lake area? I’ve been here about a week now and I’m looking to help put my town together.

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service06-21-11

      Hi Jay;

      Thanks for your note. For more information about hiring in Slave Lake please email your resume and information to resumes@firstonsite.ca and write Slave Lake in the title so our hiring teams can find you easily. Thanks again for your inquiry. All the best.

      (reply)
  8. Cathy06-21-11

    Hi,I was talking to my sister in Slave Lake today and she was telling me you are currently hiring cleaners can you send me some information.
    Thank You
    Cathy

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service06-21-11

      Hi Cathy;

      Thanks for your note. For more information about hiring in Slave Lake please email your resume and information to resumes@firstonsite.ca and write Slave Lake in the title so our hiring teams can find you easily. Thanks again for your inquiry. All the best.

      (reply)
  9. Oleg06-26-11

    Hi!
    I’m a painter, is there is any job for me at the Slave Lake? I also have a 16 years old son who would like to go work with me, is that possible?

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service06-27-11

      Hi Oleg;
      Thank you for reaching out to us. For more information about hiring in Slave Lake please email your resume and information to resumes@firstonsite.ca and write Slave Lake in the title. Thanks again for your inquiry. All the best.

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  10. Alex07-03-11

    Hello, I currently live in grande prairie alberta and was wondering if you guys are still looking for people to work at the camp in slave lake, i just moved from there like 2 weeks before the fire and am looking to get a job helping clean up and repairs on the town.

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service07-06-11

      Hi Alex;

      Thanks for your note. For more information about hiring in Slave Lake please email your resume and information to resumes@firstonsite.ca and write Slave Lake in the title so our hiring teams can find you easily. Thanks again for your inquiry.

      (reply)
  11. Roger Bannister07-06-11

    It was my understanding that you are going through a staffing company for your laborers in Slave Lake. Is that true? Should I contact them directly or deal with you for a clean up job?–Roger

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service07-11-11

      Hi Roger;

      Thanks for your note. The best approach is to send your information to our hiring teams at resumes@firstonsite.ca, and write Slave Lake in the headline. They are the best position to direct your inquiry. Thanks again for getting in touch with us.

      (reply)
  12. Clay Davenport07-10-11

    Hello, I am currently looking for work in Slave Lake. I am from New Brunswick Canada and am on my way to Slave Lake. I was wanting to help in the clean up/rebuilding efforts. Please get back to me with some information on how I might get a job.

    (reply)
    • FirstOnSite Customer Service07-11-11

      Hi Clay;

      Thanks for your message. For hiring inquiries, please send your information to resumes@firstonsite.ca and include Slave Lake in the title. Safe travels.

      (reply)

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