Firefighter – City of Prince George – 2020

We are seeking exceptionally trained, highly motivated individuals to join our team of professional firefighters. Prince George Fire & Rescue Services serves a population of 75,000 citizens and responds to an average of 5,000 calls each year. We are establishing an eligibility list to fill a number of vacancies anticipated to occur over the next two years, with a potential start date for our first group of recruits in the Fall of 2020.

Firefighters serve on teams specialising in:

• Vehicle extraction
• Hazardous materials response
• Swift water and ice rescue
• High angle rope and confined space rescue

The following list identifies the minimum qualifications applicants must possess in order to be considered for the Eligibility List of Probationary Firefighters with the City of Prince George. Please note all certificates and licenses must be current in order to be considered valid.

• Legally entitled to work in Canada (e.g. Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, etc.).
• High school graduation.
• Completion of the NFPA 1001 Levels 1 and 2 (IFSAC accredited) standard.
  • Learn more about approved fire academies from the IFSAC
• Physically fit and able to pass both the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and the Firefighter Medical Examination (NFPA 1582 standard).
• A proven history of satisfactory job performance.
• Valid B.C. driver's license, Class 3 with air brake endorsement.
  • Candidates from outside of B.C. must be licensed to drive a truck with more than two axles. Applicants are required to provide proof of the B.C. equivalency along with their application package.
• A driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. More than six points within the last three years may eliminate a candidate from further consideration.
• No summary convictions for a criminal offense related to the job of Firefighter.
• Current Occupational First Aid Level 3 or First Responder Level 3 certificate.
• Demonstrated commitment to a fit and healthy lifestyle.

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• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certificate. Candidates with certification from outside B.C. must provide evidence of commencing the equivalency process with the EMA Licensing Board of British Columbia at the time of application.
  • Learn more about the EMA Licensing Board of British Columbia
• Successful completion of a minimum of one year of post-secondary education (30 credits) or completion of two years in a recognized apprenticeship program.
• Current technician-level certification in any of the following specialty areas:

• • Hazardous Materials
  • High Angle Rescue
  • Swift Water Rescue
  • Ice Rescue
  • Confined Space Entry
• Other fire service-related training such as:
  • Fire Service Instructor
  • Fire and Safety Educator
  • Fire Inspector
  • Incident Command System (ICS) courses
  • Rescuer basic skills
  • Wildland Firefighting S100, SPP-WFF Wildland Firefighter or equivalent
• Previous firefighting experience (paid or volunteer)

Please note failure to include information related to B.C. equivalency of driver's license or certificates will eliminate candidates from consideration for this competition.