Description
Riverview Fire & Rescue is currently recruiting for the full time permanent position of Firefighter/Paramedic to begin in March 2019.
As a member of a team of career and volunteer firefighters, this position is required to protect the lives and property of the Town's residents by conducting prevention services, providing fire safety education, combating and extinguishing fires and working in other emergency situations under a variety of conditions frequently involving considerable hazards.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduation or GED.
- Successful completion of International Fire Service Accreditation (IFSAC) or Proboard NFPA Firefighter Level II program.
- Successful completion of Canadian Medical Association Primary Care Paramedic (PCP-1) Program and the candidate must be able to meet and maintain certification with the NB Paramedic Association.
- Minimum of two (2) years of operational firefighting experience required.
- Additional fire, rescue and/or emergency medical certifications considered an asset.
- Currently reside or reside within the Town of Riverview within six (6) months of hire.
- Valid New Brunswick driver's license, Class 5E.
- Criminal record check and Driver's Abstract, meeting Town standards.
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Additional Information
Applicants will be subjected to physical agility and medical suitability testing. Costs associated with both the testing and background checks are the responsibility of the applicant. Candidates will also be subject to job-specific assessments.
Your resume and detailed cover letter must clearly indicate if you meet the above-mentioned job requirements.