Probationary Firefighter – Smith Falls – 2020

The Smiths Falls Fire Department, seeks a full time Firefighter with an outstanding work ethic and a safety-first attitude to join their team. The members of Smiths Falls Fire Department are proud to serve our community and recognize their responsibility to help to ensure the safety of our residents. Through a variety of programs including Fire Prevention, Public Education and Emergency Response we strive to be proactive in how we meet our goals to protect life, property, and the environment, from fire and natural or man-made emergencies.

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 & 2 certified from an accredited program from a recognized institution, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board.
• IFSAC CERTIFICATION NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, Operations Level.
• Incident Command System or Incident Management System 100 & 200. Incident Command System 100 must be completed before the application deadline.
• IFSAC CERTIFICATION NFPA 1061: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Safety Telecommunication Personnel Level l program must be completed before the end of 2021 as an employment condition.
• Must be able to work at heights or in a confined space as required.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor within high risk and hazardous environment.
• Possess a valid Ontario DZ driver’s license at the time of hire with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Free of any criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted.
• Possess a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Speak, read and write English fluently, and communicate clearly and precisely under demanding, high-pressure situations.
• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant with legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Meet the medical standards (NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments) at the time of a medical examination
• Possess a minimum 20/30 corrected vision with color and peripheral vision appropriate for the position of firefighter.
• Normal unaided hearing: hearing thresholds no greater than 30 decibels in each ear at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz and no significant loss in higher frequencies.

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• Completion of other fire/rescue service-related courses or programs, such as:
o IFSAC CERTIFICATION NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications – Pump.
o IFSAC CERTIFICATION NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications – Aerial
• Practical experience, training and education transferable to areas of firefighting.
• Experience and/or training in emergency services: fire, police, coast guard, EMS, Canadian Forces.
• Search and rescue and forest fire service training.
• Construction or mechanical related trades.
• Heavy equipment operator, truck driving tandem axle vehicles with a Class 1, 2 or 3 licenses.
• Advanced medical or first aid training (FR, EMR, PCP/ACP, EMT, Nursing).
• Academic studies – college/university.
• Knowledge of different cultures or fluency in languages other than English.
• Coaching, teaching or instructing experience.
• Ability to swim and related lifesaving and rescue certificates.
• Volunteer experience and community involvement.
• Demonstrated athletic or physical capabilities and achievements.
• Knowledge and ability to work effectively with computers, programs and software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Fluency in a second language or sign language.