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City of Lloydminster
Description
The City of Lloydminster is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or require further information on this position, please contact us. To apply, please submit your resume to the Employee Relations Team by the closing date.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Fire Captain, the Firefighter is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency incidents. Participates in fire station activities, community events and attends regular and special training sessions.
Duties
- Respond to emergency incidents.
- Under direction of a supervisor, perform various tasks during an emergency response, including but not limited to fire suppression, hazardous material incidents, various rescues and extrications, as well as medical aid.
- Drive and operate emergency equipment.
- Attend regular and specialized training sessions.
- Perform routine maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire department property ensuring operational readiness.
- Perform general station duties including upkeep of fire station, cleaning of bay floor, general quarters, apparatus and equipment, washing, hanging and drying of hose, washing, cleaning of apparatus and equipment.
- Prepare and complete administrative reporting and inspection documents as assigned.
- Ensure operational guidelines and department procedures are followed.
- Exercise independence of judgement and action in circumstances of extreme urgency where referral to a superior for instruction is not possible.
Other
- Other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have successfully completed a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Certification in NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
- Certification in Medical First Responder.
- Must possess agility, strength and physical stamina to perform arduous and prolonged work under adverse and strenuous conditions.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, trustworthiness and integrity.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Client focused with an ability to work effectively within a team.
- Be in good health, physical and mental condition.
- Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to exercise good judgement within an emotionally challenging environment.
- Completion of Post-Secondary Fire Services and/or medical education is considered an asset.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and precisely under stressful situations and be able to work under arduous physical conditions as part of an active firefighter and rescue team.
- Possess strong interpersonal communications skills, deal with the public in a controlled, polite, respective manner.
- Possession of a Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsements.
- Must be able to pass a medical examination, physical capacity assessment and possibly aptitude testing.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.
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