WETT names winners of the 2022 DuraVent / Security Chimneys Training Bursaries
Wood Energy Technology Transfer is pleased to announce three (3) recipients of the DuraVent / Security Chimneys training bursaries for 2022.
Dustin Block is a woodworker by trade and a bonified wood hound. During the COVID shutdown of 2020/2021, he re-located to Pigeon Lake, Alberta (West of Wetaskiwin); a close-knit community which prides itself on hiring local. Wanting to stay connected with the wood-heat industry and wanting to fulfill a need within the community, he took the WETT core training program and graduated to candidate status in December 2021. His passion for all things wood and wood energy are only growing as more and more people are returning to the principles of local, hand-made products and independent living. Dustin is looking to continue his education towards obtaining full WETT certification as a sweep.
Greg Dumka hails from Dawson City, Yukon. This region is steeply rooted in history as the home of the Klondike Gold Rush back in the late 1800’s; memorialized in the writings of Robert Service, Jack London, Pierre Berton, and many others. Greg started on his path towards WETT certification in 2018. He is a Journeyman carpenter, wood-stove installer, and home inspector. Greg is looking to continue his solid-fuel education with the goal of obtaining full status as a certified sweep.
Fraser Joyes resides in Alberta’s Athabasca region well North of Edmonton. He has been working in construction for over 15 years and achieved full journeyman carpenter status in 2012. Fraser wants to use his skills & experience to benefit residents in his region who heat with wood. Aside from installation & maintenance, he plans to pursue inspection as well. Getting his WETT certification will enable him to help his neighbours in Northern Alberta to ensure their homes are safer and warmer during those long, cold winter days experienced in the North.
We welcome Dustin, Greg, and Fraser to the WETT family!