Firefighter – Langley (BC) – 2024

Langley City, a community of 29,000 people positioned in a rapidly growing area is strategically located in Metro Vancouver and has a vibrant community spirit and an inspiring vision of being “The Place To Be” now and in the future. Langley City has all the amenities of any urban centre in very close proximity: great shopping, 300 acres of parks, world-class educational institutions, and entertainment facilities. Easy access to the USA, the Pacific Ocean and the vast Coastal Mountain range makes Langley City an enviable place to live and work. The City has one of the most active industrial and service commercial land bases found in the Lower Mainland.

Langley City is recruiting for regular full-time Firefighters; an opportunity to join a progressive and innovative fire department.

The firefighter is responsible for firefighting entailing the combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and the saving of life and property. A firefighter is responsible for rapidly and efficiently performing various duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable hazard.

The firefighter’s work includes routine duties in the maintenance of firefighting equipment the Fire Department property.

Carrying out the specific orders and directions as received from a superior officer in the normal course of maintenance duties and in fire fighting, considerable independence of judgment and action is allowed in circumstances of extreme urgency where referral to a superior for instruction is not possible.

Work is constantly reviewed by a superior to maintain and improve the efficiency of the Fire Department as a whole.

Examples:

1. As a member of the Department, responds to fire alarms, lays and connects hose, holds nozzle and directs water streams, raises and climbs ladders, uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other
2. Ventilates fires to release heat and smoke, places salvage covers to prevent water damage and prevents fire from rekindling.
3. As assigned, drives and operates motor driven fire fighting
4. As assigned, receives and records telephone fire alarms and other emergency calls and assists in dispatching property apparatus and
5. Performs various maintenance tasks on apparatus and
6. When assigned to fire prevention work under direction of a superior, performs inspections and clerical duties as required.
7. Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

1. Thorough knowledge of the operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue work.
2. Thorough knowledge of first aid and first responder practices.
3. Considerable knowledge of rules and regulations of the Fire Department.
4. Considerable knowledge of the maintenance of equipment.
5. Considerable knowledge of building construction and related codes, electrical power codes, hydraulics and the location of hazardous occupancies in the City.
6. Considerable mechanical aptitude.
7. Considerable knowledge of water systems and water mains.
8. Agility and strength to do prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions.
9. Ability to react quickly and remain calm under duress and strain.
10. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
11. Skill in the operation of all fire fighting and rescue equipment including motor vehicles.
12. Ability to perform fire inspections and knowledge of fire prevention strategies
13. Interest and willingness to assist in community efforts throughout the City.

Required Licences, Certificates and Registrations

1. Valid full-privilege Class 3 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia with air brake endorsement.

2. First Responder Level 3 with AED and Spinal Endorsements or Emergency Medical (EMR) Responder or Paramedic License (BLS or ALS)

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Desirable Training and Experience

1. High School Diploma and NFPA 1001 Level 2 Certification or equivalent or equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.

NFPA 1001 Level 2 Certification is considered an asset.

Required documents that must be included:

• Firefighter Application Form.
• Class 3 or 1 full-privilege driver’s license with air brake endorsement Personal Driving Record/ Abstract (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date of this competition. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record/Abstract, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Photos of your driver’s license and/or a Driver Factor report will not be accepted. No more than 6 points and no current suspensions or prohibitions from driving.
• First Responder Level 3 or a valid BC Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board License in Emergency Medical (EMR) Responder or Paramedic Licence (BLS or ALS).
• Firefighter Fitness Testing certificate that is valid within one year of this posting close date or be willing to complete and submit by no later than June 21, 2024.

Applications must be emailed to hr@langleycity.ca with the subject line Firefighter Competition #24-23. All required documents outlined below must be in one attached document only. This one document must not exceed 20 MB and must be submitted in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, JPG or TIFF (ZIP, EXE and compressed files will not be accepted). Applications that do not include every requested document, are submitted with more than one email attachment and/or don’t quote the competition number and position in the email subject line will not be considered.