Description
Reporting to the Assistant Fire Chief, the Firefighter is a first responder who routinely responds to and works at incidents such as, but not limited to, fires, medical incidents, motor vehicle collisions, alarm calls, hazardous materials spills or leaks, water incidents, technical rescues, and rail incidents. A Firefighter is assigned to a Platoon and is responsible for the professional delivery of services and duties. The Firefighter promotes the City’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and Truth and Reconciliation within the department, organization, and community.
The Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department is housed with the Ambulance Service in a modern facility with excellent equipment and apparatus. The Department is a vital component of the Protective Services Section of the City, together with our mutual aid partners contributes to the safety and quality of life in our community. The Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department is a proud member of the Northeast Region Community Awareness Emergency Response (N.R. CAER) Organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
The City of Fort Saskatchewan Firefighters will respond to fire and emergency calls and participate in educating the community in various aspects of emergency safety. The Firefighter is responsible for completing duties as assigned to support the implementation of effective, efficient, and ethical departmental procedures, and to meet the customer service goals and objectives of the Fire Department.
• Fire Response
• Vehicle extrication
• Public Hazard assistance
• Medical First Response as required.
• Assist with as required:
o Fire inspections / Preplanning
o Public Relations and Fire Safety Education
o Station and equipment checks
Minimum Qualifications
• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• High School Diploma or GED
• Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operators License
• Five Year Drivers Abstract with no more than 5 demerits.
• NFPA 1001- Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, Level 1
• NFPA 1001 – Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, Level 2
• NFPA 1072 – Hazmat Awareness & Operations
• Standard First Aid
• CPR Level C – AED Certifications
• ICS 100
• ICS 200
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Preferred Qualifications
• NFPA 1002 – Driving & Maintenance
• NFPA 1002 – Pumping Operations
• NFPA 1002 – Aerial
• Class 3/4 Drivers License
• Q Endorsement (Air Brakes)
• MFR or Advance First Aid
• Safety Codes