Probationary Firefighter – Sarnia – 2020

The City of Sarnia is pleased to offer careers in firefighting. Firefighting is a demanding profession that carries considerable responsibility to protect life, property and the environment from the effects of fire and other hazards.  Firefighters respond to incidents involving fire suppression, hazardous materials, high angle rescue, medical assists, water and ice rescue, and auto extrications.

Firefighters are also involved with the delivery of key fire safety messaging and public education duties. Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.

Satisfaction is derived from public service, working closely in a team environment, and working in a challenging profession.  The firefighter’s role is not easy; it involves a high level of personal stress and requires dedication and resilience.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in employment with Sarnia Fire Rescue Services, and wish you success in your endeavor to become a firefighter.

As a member of Sarnia Fire Rescue Services, you will be responsible for responding to emergency calls requiring rescue operations, medical aid and firefighting tactics.

The profession can entail performance under conditions of physical and mental stress.

Sarnia Firefighters provide service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our firefighters work on a rotating 24-hour shift schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Teamwork is an essential component of the profession whether on the scene, at the station and/or while providing service assistance to the public.

Firefighters need to have the knowledge, strength and skills to perform the essential duties that are required in protecting the public:

A) One of the following Certifications:

1. Firefighter Pre-Service Education & Training Program from a recognized institution; OR
2. Successfully completed IFSAC/ProBoard Certification (NFPA 1001 including Firefighter I & II); OR
3. Five years’ experience as a firefighter in a municipal fire department with supporting Ontario Fire Marshall (OFM) documentation demonstrating successful grandfathering to the NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II Level.

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B) All of the following Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario Fire Administration Inc. (OFAI) Candidate Testing Service (CTS) certificate including Stage One, Two and Three; and
• Ontario Secondary School Grade 12 Diploma or academic equivalent; and
• Proof of a valid Class “DZ” Ontario Driver’s License (or equivalent) – PLEASE BLACK OUT DATE OF BIRTH INFORMATION

Please visit www.ofai.ca for more information on their candidate testing program. If you have any questions, please contact OFAI directly at 905-426-6756 or [email protected].

Note: Applicants are responsible for ensuring their certificates are valid at each stage of the recruitment process. This includes the time of application, if invited to attend an interview, and if an offer of employment is made. If you cannot produce documents when required, you will not continue in the selection process.

Note: As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, candidates may apply without possessing the required OFAI Stage One, Stage Two and Stage Three certificates. However, candidates must obtain valid certificates before receiving a conditional offer of employment.