Description
Prince George Fire Rescue Service attends to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle crashes, river and wilderness emergencies, and all rescue situations. Four fire halls in Prince George are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
A career with the Service provides members with ongoing education in the latest firefighting, fire prevention, medical response, and search and rescue techniques. The Service is also active in the local community through fire and life safety education and fundraising.
Firefighters work an eight-day schedule and average 42 hours a week. The schedule includes two-day shifts of 10 hours and two-night shifts of 14 hours followed by four days off.
Duties and Responsibilities
Firefighters serve on teams specializing in:
- Vehicle extraction
- Hazardous materials response
- Swift water and ice rescue
- High angle rope and confined space rescue
Minimum Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Applications without the full qualifications will be accepted and may be considered in the shortlisting process. Candidates will be required to obtain all qualifications by the time of official job offer in order to be considered.
- 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).
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits: Starting monthly wage of $6,848 plus a comprehensive benefits and pension package.
Location: Prince George, British Columbia
Application Process:
- Submit the application form and required documentation by 5:00 pm on October 31, 2025
- Send your application package to Human Resources, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9, Fax: 250-561-7719, or Email: humanresources@princegeorge.ca
- Only candidates selected for further review will be contacted
Work Environment: Professional, team-oriented, with opportunities for training and career development. The City of Prince George is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Details: Refer to the City of Prince George's website for more information about the recruitment process and career opportunities.