Airport Firefighter

Emergency Response Services team, which operates in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

• Responds to emergency situations according to the regulatory requirements of the CARs;
• Participates in the development of tactical operations at all emergency situations;
• Participates in operations as required by the Fire Captain;
• Displays teamwork and a desire for learning and advancement;
• Plays an active role in the preservation of life, property, and environment;
• Prevents, extinguishes and protects exposures from fire loss;
• Administers advanced first aid and CPR/defibrillation;
• Participates in salvage and overhaul operations after a fire has been extinguished;
• Participates in the research on technological change and evaluates programs and procedures relating to operations and equipment;
• Participates in airport community education and public relations as required; and
• Conducts fire inspections.

• NFPA Standard 1001 Level 1 & 2 qualified;
• Qualified to NFPA 1002 Standard;
• Qualified to NFPA 472 – Operations level Standard;
• Ontario Provincial Driver’s Licence Class DZ or Class 3, or the equivalent from another province along with a driver’s abstract (issued within the last month);
• Obtained their Ontario Secondary School Diploma OSSD (Grade 12) or academic equivalent diploma;

• Qualified to NFPA 1003 Standard;
• Qualified to NFPA 1021 Standard;
• Current annual live fire certification as per the regulatory requirements of the CARs; and
• Bilingualism (English and French).

• Legally entitled to work in Canada (persons legally entitled to work in Canada are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents and/or holders of a valid work permit);
• Demonstrated initiative, autonomy, positive attitude and a sense of responsibility;
• Demonstrated mental alertness and mechanical aptitude;
• Physical, mental, and emotional health; and
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in English.