Description
Join Our Expanding Fire Department! We’re growing and looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to help us meet increasing demands. Our Fire Department is hiring for multiple roles, offering exciting opportunities to make a real impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
The Fire Ranger/Fire Fighter position is located in Meaford at the Army Training Centre - Central and typically reports directly to the Fire Chief. Their primary focus is carrying out fire duties in accordance with the CFFM’s Fire Prevention Program and Fire Marshal’s Directives.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responds to Wildland and Structural fire emergencies.
- Responds to auto extrication and Hazmat emergencies.
- Inspects and coordinates the maintenance for handheld fire extinguishers of all classes.
- Cut and maintain fire breaks using chainsaw and hand tools.
- Performs routine inspections of fire apparatus, equipment, and fire station facilities to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Conducts Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) of all fire alarm and suppression systems.
- Ensure proper maintenance and repair of all tools and equipment.
- Maintain a physical ability to work in arduous environments.
- Maintain a grooming standard that allows for proper respirator protection device fit.
- Strictly adheres to the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal’s Fire Protection Program, Fire Marshal’s Directives, departmental policies, procedures and any other governing documents applicable to the fire service.
- Participate in 16-hour shifts.
- Complete all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma
- Minimum 2 years in the fire service
- Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Red Cross BLS
- NFPA 1001 level 1&2
- NFPA 1072 or 472 Hazardous Materials Operations
- DZ Driver’s licence
- Ability to obtain Level 2 (secret) security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Commitment to volunteerism and community involvement as demonstrated by experience volunteering in social/civil/community events and initiatives, non-profit organizations, counselling, crisis intervention.
- Currently in good standing member of a paid-on call fire department.
- Training and Experience operating heavy vehicles.
- Military and/or health care experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
- Due to many mandatory vaccination requirements at client projects / facilities, in order to provide substantial employment by ensuring compliance with our clients’ mandates, the successful candidate may be required to validate full vaccination prior to hire.
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Salary - $68,000.00 - $71,421.00
- Company supplied uniforms
- Company supplied tool
- Company pension program
- Company paid health & dental
- Employee referral program
- Starting with three (3) weeks of paid vacation
- Paid personal days
- Employer-paid training and development