Probationary Firefighter – Sarnia – 2023

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. They are also involved with the delivery of key fire safety messaging and public education duties.

Firefighting & Rescue Operations:

• Possess the ability to perform strenuous activities related to fire suppression
• Possess the mental resilience to deal with traumatic injuries and situations, work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, on and in water, as well as zero visibility situations
• Respond to a variety of technical rescue situations including water and ice, high angle, confined spaces, motor vehicles accidents and industrial
• Use and operate all vehicles, apparatus and equipment associated with the normal and efficient operations associated with the control and extinguishment of fires
• Possess the ability to work while wearing self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing weighing 50 to 60 pounds in immediately dangerous to life or health environments

Medical Aid:

• Be extensively trained as a First Responder to provide medical assistance and administer emergency patient care

Maintenance:

• Daily upkeep of grounds and buildings, fire apparatus, and equipment

Ongoing training:

• Participate in departmental training programs, and be proficient and knowledgeable in firefighting/emergency medical response equipment, techniques and procedures
• Maintain commitment to career development and actively seek out opportunities to grow and advance professionally

Public Relations & Education:

• Perform public relations services, public education, and fire prevention activities including presentations, conducting tours and attending public events to promote fire safety and awareness.

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

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