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City of Charlottetown
Description
This position requires work in all areas of firefighting and other emergency related services in accordance with Fire Department Procedures and Standard Operating Guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responds to many types of emergency and traumatic situations, deals with high levels of stress and physical exertion under hazardous and potentially perilous conditions in hostile environments carrying out fire suppression duties, conducting rescue operations, advancing hose lines, conducting forcible entry, carrying out ventilation and salvage work, conducting auto accident extrication, ice and water rescue, technical rescues, control of hazardous materials releases and providing emergency medical care for injured victims.
- Maintains cleanliness and performs routine maintenance in and around the fire station and completes department checklist and reports.
- Maintains equipment such as ladder, hose, rope, breathing apparatus, extinguishers, personal protective equipment and associated rescue equipment of the department in proper state of repair and readiness.
- Receives and records emergency calls, transmits emergency alarms, collects and records emergency response information, completes and logs computer data.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate using the same.
- Must participate in scheduled department training, drills and education programs as required to meet recognized national standards.
- Provides assistance in fire prevention and inspection programs conducted by the Fire Department.
- Interacts with the general public during station tours, Department safety promotions, community events and school presentations.
- Perform cleanup and overhaul work and protects investigative evidence at a fire or emergency scene.
- Must be available to report to work on short notice to backfill all manner of career firefighter absences. Twenty-four (24) hour shift work, rotating shifts and movement to various work sights is required.
- Performs other related duties, responsibilities and functions as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Grade XII graduation certificate or recognized GED equivalent.
- Must possess a PEIFFA Pump Operators course certificate (or equivalent).
- Must have a valid driver's license (Class 3A) to operate heavy firefighting vehicles with air brakes.
- Must have a current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification.
- Must have successfully completed (and maintain certification) in CPR & Medical First Responder from an accredited training organization.
- Must possess certification from an accredited organization for NFPA 1001 or Pro Board Firefighter Level 1 and NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and obtain from an accredited organization NFPA 1001 or Pro Board Level II and NFPA 472 Hazmat Operations within 12 months of hiring date to maintain eligibility.
Additional Information
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and detailed resume by e-mail to jobs@charlottetown.ca Your application must be clearly marked “Application for Relief Firefighter” and submitted by September 5, 2024, at 4:00 PM.
Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applications will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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