Description
The City of Dryden is seeking candidates for the position of Paid Per Call (Volunteer) Firefighter with the Dryden Fire Service. This is an entry-level, on-call, volunteer role based in Dryden, ON, Canada, reporting to the Fire Chief. After extensive training, each member is issued a pager and directed to respond to their assigned fire hall when the pager is activated. As a Paid Per Call Firefighter, you will be asked to respond to a variety of emergency incidents, including structure fires, car accidents, and medical first response. On occasion, you will also be invited to participate in public education events, parades, and assist with fire safety inspections.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to assigned fire hall when pager is activated after training
- Attend and respond to a variety of emergency incidents, including structure fires, car accidents, and medical first response
- Participate in public education events and parades as required
- Assist with fire safety inspections
- Maintain at least 30% attendance for incident responses
- Maintain at least 50% attendance for regular weekly skills maintenance training
- Maintain at least 50% attendance for hall checks and apparatus inspections
- Apply core values of integrity, honesty, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and service excellence in everyday duties
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license
- Complete a physical examination as required by the Dryden Fire Service
- Obtain and maintain valid Standard First Aid with CPR/AED
- Successfully complete the Dryden Fire Service Recruit Training and achieve NFPA 1001 and 1072
- Successfully complete a 12-month probationary period commencing after recruit training
- Obtain and maintain a valid Ontario Class D license with air brake endorsement within 2 years of hire date
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified in original posting
Additional Information
Internal/External Posting HR-DFS-2025-45. Date Posted: Wednesday July 16, 2025. Department: Dryden Fire Service. Location: Hall 1 & 2. On-Call, Volunteer. Hourly Wage: $30.28. Closing: 4pm Tuesday September 30, 2025. Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions regarding the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 (807) 223-1432. The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources, or designate. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Application process requires submission of resume and cover letter. Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB).