Career Firefighter

CAREER FIRE FIGHTER

(Full time)

Closing Date:         December 8, 2023

Annual Salary:       $75,422.28 (2021 Rate as per IAFF – Local 1517 Collective Agreement)

Notes:

• By participating in the hiring process, you are competing for a spot in the department. Additionally, candidates may be selected for a spot on the Eligibility List for future positions.
• Candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and include all of the following required documents.  Please attach the documents to your resume as one PDF:
  
  • NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level II, IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certificate
  • NFPA 472
  • Drivers Abstract with at least 3 years
  • First Medical Responder certificate (equivalent or higher)
  • Valid Drivers License with Class 3 (equivalent or higher) with Air Brake endorsement
• Successful candidates who are selected in the first round will be required to complete a firefighter aptitude and academic achievement assessment exam
• Successful candidates who are selected after the exam then must be prepared to undergo and pass both a comprehensive medical and physical testing process.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operations this position performs fire-fighting, rescue, first medical response, hazardous materials response, fire prevention and education, maintenance, and operation of fire and rescue equipment and facilities.

Duties Include:

• Responds to emergencies and performs fire-fighting, rescue, hazardous materials response, and first medical response activities as part of a team.
• Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of fire and rescue equipment and facilities.
• Participates in training and professional development activities.
• Provides fire safety inspections and fire prevention activities.
• May lead small teams in the completion of tasks and/or training.
• Provides fire and rescue services, public education, and participates in public relations activities.
• Participates in committee work to provide programs for maintenance and long term asset management.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with career and auxiliary fire fighters, Emergency Social Services, City of Vernon Public Works, Ambulance, Police, non-government organizations and other agencies in the course of duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing essential services during a declared local state of emergency such as flooding, or earthquake.  Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Required Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in a field(s) that provides for excellent comprehension, writing and computer proficiency, administrative and organizational abilities, and increased learning capacity. 
• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level II, IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certificate.
• Fire service experience such as that obtained through career or volunteer, military, wildland, or industrial fire suppression.
• Current certification/qualification in one of the following:
  
  • First Medical Responder,
  • Occupational First Aid Level III,
  • St. John’s Advanced First Aid,
  • Red Cross Advanced First Aid,
  • EMR,
  • EMT,
  • Paramedic, or
  • Nurse.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence, Class 3 with air brake endorsement or another provinces’ equivalent.
• A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work conditions.
• High energy team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional ability to solve problems.
• Good time management and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to communicate respectfully and effectively during stressful situations.
• Ability to learn and apply modern leadership and supervisory techniques and approaches.
• Ability to effectively manage exposure to disturbing stimuli such as, injured persons, fatalities, loud noises, and circumstances beyond one’s control.
• Possesses a service oriented perspective and participates in volunteer and community service activities.
• Proficient in computer and related software including but not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite and general office equipment.
• Acceptable level of physical abilities required to perform the duties of the role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an acceptable RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• NFPA 1002 General Requirements and Apparatus Equipped with Fire Pump, IFSAC, ProBoard accredited certificate.
• Auto Extrication certification.
• Confined Space Rescue Operations or Technician certification.
• Hazardous Materials Technician certification.
• Swift Water and Ice Rescue certification.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations certificate.
• High Angle Rescue certification.