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- Closes
- Sun, Sep 23
- Asks for
- Resume · NFPA 1001 (FF I & II) · First aid & CPR
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Fire Recruitment Job Board Team
Description
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is looking to fill multiple Firefighter/EMT positions. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has exciting and challenging career opportunities for Firefighter/EMTs. The Fort McMurray Fire Department is a fully integrated Fire/EMS service that provides advanced life support including helicopter life flight, fire and rescue services within our region. This position is within the IAFF Local 2494 Union.
Duties and Responsibilities
As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Regional Emergency Services (RES) Department, the incumbent will have the following principle duties and responsibilities:
- Safely respond and work at emergency and non-emergency scenes, within the established RES guidelines.
- Take direction from operations officers in matters pertaining to fire and medical.
- Take direction from officers where required in matters pertaining to training and prevention.
- Perform routine duties related to shift operations in areas such as apparatus/equipment maintenance, reports, station maintenance, etc.
- Work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assist the department in public education, the promotion of fire safety, fire prevention and public relations.
- Attend training courses as necessary to facilitate progression to First Class Firefighter.
- Perform basic administrative functions.
- Perform such tasks as necessary to support and maintain continuity of the Regional Fire Service.
- Understand and support the Corporate Mission, Vision and Value statements.
Minimum Qualifications
- NFPA 1001 Level I and II is required.
- Current Alberta College of Paramedics Emergency Medical Technician Certification is required.
- Valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) certification.
- Valid Class Four (4) Alberta driver's licence with “Q” Endorsement is required.
- Valid Class Three (3) Alberta driver’s licence (with "Q" endorsement) or equivalent out of province is an asset.
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector is required for review and acceptance.
- Emergency Medical Technologist Paramedic Certification is an asset.
Additional Information
$41.18 per hour (Firefighter/EMT probation)
$43.75 per hour (Firefighter/EMT after probation)
$51.47 per hour (Firefighter/EMT-P)
(Candidates registered through the Alberta College of Paramedics and the Health Disciples Board as an Emergency Medical Technician are eligible for additional education pay).
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