Description
If you are interested in a career as a Port Moody Fire Rescue Firefighter, you should know that it is a challenging and rewarding profession that requires dedication, courage, and teamwork.
Port Moody Fire Rescue is a progressive organization that provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, fire prevention and public education to the community of Port Moody. As a firefighter, you will be expected to respond to various types of emergencies, such as fires, medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and natural disasters.
To become a firefighter with Port Moody Fire Rescue, you must meet the minimum qualifications and go through a competitive recruitment process that includes psychometric evaluation, physical tests, interviews, and background checks (including police information check). You must also be willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, and maintain a high level of physical fitness and mental resilience.
Our mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment with excellence and compassion. Through effective and timely response, prevention initiatives, progressive practices, education, and training, Port Moody aspires to be one of the safest communities in Canada.
Duties and Responsibilities
At PMFR we are looking for candidates who could / have:
• work under pressure and in stressful situations
• communicate effectively and work as a team
• follow instructions and protocols
• learn new techniques and use equipment
• adapt to different scenarios and environments
• do shift work which will require you to work a considerable number of weekends, statutory holidays and
be away from home for extended periods.
• Engage and support the community.
• Compassion/empathy
• Mechanical aptitude
Minimum Qualifications
• 19 years of age or older on the date of application.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada (you must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent
Resident/Landed Immigrant).
• Grade 12 completion or equivalent.
• Driving record with 6 or fewer points
• Have been granted a pardon or record suspension for any criminal event.
• Valid Class 3 or Class 1 Driver's License with air brake endorsement or equivalent for
vehicles with more than two axles (automatic transmission is accepted) and a safe driving
record.
• A valid BC EMA Licensing Board First Responder License or higher level of EMA License
(EMR, PCP, ACP).
• IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited NFPA 1001 - Fire Fighting Practices Level I and II Program
• Physically and psychologically suitable for the position of firefighter.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• 30 post-secondary credits or one year minimum in a trade apprenticeship program
• Higher first aid levels such as, EMR, PCP, ACP License, nurse
• Completion of other fire service-related courses or programs
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card
• Previous experience in emergency services: structural firefighting, forest fire service,
police, coast guard, EMS, military, park ranger, corrections, health care, lifeguarding, or
search and rescue.
• Active member in the community as a volunteer.
• Heavy equipment operator
• Any construction related trade.
• Experience in team-oriented activities or organizations.
• Coaching, teaching, or instructional experience.
• Knowledge and ability to work effectively with computers and computer programs.
• Ability to speak a second language.