Career Firefighter – Kamloops – 2024

This is an entry-level position performed under the direction of a Captain and/or Lieutenant in charge of the hall. Responsibilities include firefighting, rescue, first aid, fire prevention, maintaining all fire and rescue equipment and facilities, and responding to other emergencies. Additionally, a Firefighter participates in continuous training activities.

Opens August 1, 2024.

• Responds to emergencies and performs firefighting, rescue, and first aid activities as part of a team.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining the hall, equipment, and quarters.
• Participates in all related training activities.
• Engages in fire safety inspections and fire prevention activities.
• Participates in Fire Rescue Services public education and public relations activities.
• Performs related work as required.

• Canadian Citizen or legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Completion of Senior Secondary School and one or more of the following:
  • 3 years Post Secondary work experience; or
  • Completion of 2nd year Trades Apprenticeship; or
  • Completion of 30 Post Secondary Credits; or
  • Completion of two full seasons as a Provincial Wildfire Firefighter; or
  • Completion of two years of Military service.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 3 or 1 with air brake endorsement. A driving record demonstrating responsible and safe driving behavior is required. More than six points within the last three years disqualifies an applicant.
• Successful completion of an approved Firefighter Training Program, NFPA 1001 resulting in Firefighter Level 2 Certificate (with IFSAC or PROBOARD accreditation).
• Valid certificate or license in one of the following (valid within one year at the time of applying):
  • First Responder Level III (FR III);
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR);
  • Primary Care Paramedic (PCP);
  • Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP).

  Note: A valid British Columbia (BC) Emergency Medical Assistant (EMA) license is required by the time of hiring.

• Far visual acuity: At least 20/30 binocular corrected with contact lenses or spectacles; uncorrected at least 20/100 binocular for hard contact or spectacle wearers (NFPA 1582). Successful long-term soft contact lens wearers are exempt from the uncorrected criterion.
• Peripheral vision: Visual field performance without correction must be 140 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye (NFPA 1582).
• Normal unaided hearing as per NFPA 1582.

• Knowledge of operation, maintenance, and methods used in firefighting, extinguishing, preventing fires, and rescue work.
• Knowledge of first aid and inhalator practices.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Fire Rescue.
• Knowledge of principles and practices involved in training personnel.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, building construction, wiring, hydraulics, and municipal geography.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to react quickly and remain calm under stress.
• Agility and strength for prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions.
• Skill in operating and maintaining firefighting and rescue equipment.

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• Work experience related to firefighter duties (e.g., building construction, mechanical experience, driving large or emergency vehicles, fire service including forest firefighting, first aid, nursing, paramedical experience, teaching, or instructional experience).
• Post-secondary education (academic, technical, or trades).
• Emergency Medical Responder Licence.
• Completion of fire services related courses (e.g., auto extrication, surface water rescue, swift water rescue, high angle/rope rescue, confined space, hazardous material, aircraft fire crash rescue, incident command, critical incident stress).
• Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 4.
• Volunteer experience in emergency services (e.g., volunteer firefighting, coast guard, search and rescue).
• Community involvement.
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card. (Don't have this cert? Get it here!)
• Commitment to a lifestyle of fitness.