Firefighter Paramedic – Red Deer – 2025

The City of Red Deer is seeking permanent full-time Firefighter Paramedics to join their emergency response team. This role involves working in a multidisciplinary team environment, responding to fire suppression, medical, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents, as well as providing non-emergency services to the community.

This is a progressively responsible position suited for registered professional emergency responders. The City is looking for candidates who are Advanced Care Paramedics or second-year ACP students, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Emergency Response:

• Respond to fire suppression, medical, rescue, and hazardous material incidents.
• Perform emergency medical care as required.
• Participate in technical rescues and hazardous materials operations.

Community Services:

• Provide non-emergency services to the community as assigned.

Teamwork & Professionalism:

• Work collaboratively in a team environment with other emergency responders.
• Maintain strong interpersonal relationships with coworkers and the public.

Operational Readiness:

• Perform work-related duties while wearing a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Carry out tasks from heights in various situations.
• Effectively use all personal protective devices and clothing supplied by the Department.

Administrative & Technical:

• Demonstrate proficient use of computers and software programs (including Microsoft Office).
• Complete all required reports, documentation, and records accurately.

Certification & Registration:

• Registered professional status at the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) designation in the Province of Alberta.

Licensing:

• Valid Alberta Driver's License with less than 5 demerits and no suspensions in the last 2 years. (Class 4 with Q endorsement)

Physical & Technical Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties while wearing a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Ability to work from heights as required.
• Effective use of all personal protective devices and clothing.

Screening:

• Must pass a criminal record check.

Team Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Testing:

• Proof of successful completion of a physical examination within the past 6 months and aptitude test as per requirements.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Alberta Driver's License (Class 1 or 3 and 4).
• Certificates or diplomas in emergency services-related fields.
• Progression towards or completion of certification in directly related areas of service delivery (e.g., NFPA 1001 Level II).
• Progress towards completion of certifications such as NFPA 1002, NFPA 1072 (HAZMAT Operations), and NFPA 1006 (Technical Rescuer Operations).

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year on-duty experience in emergency services, emphasizing emergency response intervention programs (fire suppression, rescue, EMS, volunteer experience, community involvement).

Affiliation: The International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1190

Remuneration: $44.09 to $50.11 per hour

Hours of Work: Full-time employees average 42 hours per week with a rotating schedule of 10, 12, and 14-hour shifts. Initial training period involves a Monday – Friday schedule for 2 weeks.

Eligibility: Registered Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) and second-year ACP students are welcome to apply.

Aptitude Testing: Required for candidates; includes problem-solving, arithmetic, geometry, mechanical ability, and spelling. Testing lasts approximately 2.5 hours and is offered on specific dates at headquarters. There is a minimum passing mark.

Interview Dates: October 16, 17, and 20, 2025.

Reimbursement: Candidates must pay for RDP or U of A testing, but will be reimbursed if selected as a successful candidate.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted through the external application portal. Proof of physical and aptitude test completion is required for interview selection.

Additional Notes: Equivalencies may be considered. Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.