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City of Thompson
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Description
The City of Thompson’s Fire Department is seeking those unique individuals with a passion for both Firefighting and Emergency Medical Responder. Our department provides fire protection and EMS services to Manitoba’s fourth largest City. The City of Thompson offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. Join our team for a challenging and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents.
Duties and Responsibilities
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- Performs fire suppression and prevention under the regular supervision of an Officer.
- Respond to alarms, drive and operate equipment and related apparatus and assist in the suppression of fires, including rescue, advancing lines, ventilation and salvage work, and extrication and emergency medical care of victims
- Perform clean up and overhaul work and establish temporary utility services.
- Assist in maintaining and repairing fire apparatus and equipment, and cleaning fire stations and grounds.
- Perform fire code inspections of business establishments and prepare pre-fire plans.
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, inspect for gas leaks, secure vehicle accidents, etc.
- Participate in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled training and classes.
- Conduct station tours for the public, schools, and community demonstrations and programs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Post secondary training or relevant experience in a related field is an asset.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Paramedics is an advantage.
- Awareness of, and respect for spiritual and cultural differences in other
- Firefighter Level 2 (NFPA 1001).
- Possess and maintain valid standard first aid certification and CPR certification.
- Valid Class IV MB driver’s license
- Excellent physical health, mentally able to fulfill the Firefighter duties. Applicants must be able to pass a medical examination meeting department standards.
- Community service involvement. Note: This is a position involving days, nights and weekend shift work. In addition to this, the City is accepting applications for Full time Firefighters, part-time and casual EMR/PCP positions with a start rate of $28.41 per hour. Experienced Lieutenant or Captains can apply depending of number of years of experience.
Additional Information
- The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
All applications can be sent to:
Human Resources
City of Thompson
226 Mystery Lake Road
Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6
FAX: (204) 677-7981
E-Mail: osalau@thompson.ca
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