Description
Prince George Fire & Rescue Services is seeking exceptionally trained, highly motivated individuals to join our team of professional firefighters. Apply by 5 p.m. on October 31, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications
- Legally entitled to work in Canada (e.g. Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, etc.).
- High school graduation.
- A proven history of satisfactory job performance.
- A driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. More than six points within the last three years may eliminate a candidate from further consideration
- No summary conviction for a criminal offense related to the job of Firefighter.
- Demonstrated commitment to a fit and healthy lifestyle.
- Physically fit and able to successfully pass both the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) prior to the interview stage and the Firefighter Medical Examination (NFPA 1582 standard) as a condition of offer.
- Completion of the NFPA 1001 Levels 1 and 2 (IFSAC accredited) standard. See www.ifsac.org for a list of approved fire academies.
- Valid BC driver’s license, Class 3 with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain prior to the interview stage.
- Please provide proof of BC equivalency along with your application package.
- Current Occupational First Aid Level 3 or First Responder Level 3 certificate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) BC License or Primary Care Paramedic (PCP).
- Candidates with certification from outside BC are asked to provide evidence of commencing the equivalency process with the EMA Licensing Board of British Columbia, at the time of application.
- Successful completion of a minimum of one year of post-secondary education (30 credits) or completion of two years of a recognized apprenticeship program.
- Current technician-level certification in any of the following specialty areas:
- Hazardous Materials
- High Angle Rescue
- Swift Water Rescue
- Ice Rescue
- Confined Space Entry
- Other fire-service related training such as:
- Fire Service Instructor
- Fire & Safety Educator
- Fire Inspector
- NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue Awareness or equivalent
- Incident Command System (ICS) courses
- Wildland Firefighting S100, SPP – WFF Wildland Firefighter or equivalent
- Previous firefighting experience (paid or volunteer).
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