Firefighter/Paramedic – Kitimat – 2022
Kitimat Fire & Ambulance Service
Description
As a Firefighter/Paramedic, your primary functions are fire/rescue, pre-hospital emergency medical care, inspection/fire prevention and daily maintenance of the fire hall and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following minimum requirements:
• Secondary School Graduation
• Primary Care Paramedic standard or higher
• NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualification Level I & II
• BC Class 3 & 4 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance and Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Check
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to those candidates with the following:
• Work experience related to firefighting and/or pre-hospital care
• Post-secondary education
• IV endorsement
Additional Information
The Recruitment Weekend takes place over 4 consecutive days (just one trip to Kitimat) and includes the following:
• Interview
• Physical Fitness (medical exam, fitness and agility test)
• Aptitude Test (mechanical and paramedic)