Description
Firefighters are responsible for the provision of fire suppression, fire protection, rescue, fire safety inspections and enforcement, educational fire/safety awareness programs and environmental protection services including toxic roundup and response to toxic spills. In collaboration with the Captain provides input into Town’s disaster planning.
Minimum Qualifications
- Excellence in communication
- Compassion
- Fast and sound problem-solving and decision-making kills
- Integrity and courage
- Physical stamina and strength
- Passion for community and the fire service
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 1 and 2 (IFSAC and/or Proboard)
- NFPA 1002 with pump operator. (IFSAC and/or Proboard)
- NFPA 472 or 1072 or 470 (Hazardous Materials Awareness (IFSAC and/or Proboard)
- ICS 100 (200 Preferred) (IFSAC and/or Proboard)
- Must be able to achieve Primary Care Paramedic (formerly EMT-A) certification within 2 years of start date with a minimum of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and be Alberta Coolege of paramedics registered and in good standing.
- Valid Class 3 and 4 Alberta Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement, with no more than six demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending, to commence firefighting training duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional Specialty training i.e. pump or ladder operation, tech rescue etc…
- Higher education (diploma/degree) is a definite asset, ie: Fire safety codes officer Our response model requires that our firefighters are available for off-duty page outs therefore
Additional Information
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving the Town of Okotoks’ strategic plan. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. The Town of Okotoks aims to build independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity into all aspects of the Town’s work culture.
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