Career Firefighter – Slave Lake – 2022

Under the direction of the Fire Captain, the Senior Firefighter is responsible for assistance in the development and mentoring of the Fire Department personnel, while performing all duties of a firefighter and, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient firefighting and rescue techniques and procedures are followed leading to a safe conclusion.

• All duties and responsibilities of a Firefighter.
• Driver/Operator of all Fire Department vehicles & fire apparatus.
• Mentoring and instruction of fire department personnel.
• Participate as a member of an Ad-hoc Committee or a Standing Committee as required.
• Provide direction to Firefighters regarding effective training and emergency operations
• Promote fire prevention throughout the region through inspections, public appearances, and public education programs
• Assist in the carrying out of training personnel in the various methods of firefighting and rescue techniques and the use of equipment for emergency response
• Perform other related duties as required or as responsibilities necessary

• Grade 12 High School Diploma
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in the Fire Service
• Working Knowledge of:

• Town and MD Fire Services and Emergency Management Bylaws
• The Alberta Fire Code
• The Alberta Building Code
• The Alberta Safety Codes Act, and
• The Alberta Emergency Management Act
• The Alberta Emergency Management Regulations
• Municipal Government Act
• Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service Standard Operating Guidelines and Polices

• NFPA 1001 Level II or equivalent
• NFPA 472 Operations Level or equivalent
• Basic Emergency Preparedness
• Good written/verbal communications and public relations skills
• Possess a valid Class 3, 4 Driver’s License with “Q” endorsement or actively working towards
• ICS 200 is an asset
• Blue Card Command certification is an asset

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Applications will be accepted until Wednesday June 22nd, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.

Send your cover letter and resume to:

Town of Slave Lake, Human Resources Department,

10 Main Street SW, P.O. Box 1030, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0

E-mail: hr@slavelake.ca  (Please state the position in your subject heading)

The Town of Slave Lake thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.