Firefighter

2 weeks ago

Caledon, Ontario, Canada The Town of Caledon Full time

Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Understanding the expectations of the role, is imperative for success.

Listed below are some of the key responsibilities:

  • Responds to all assigned emergencies including, but not limited to:


Firefighting
  • operating firefighting equipment, hoses, pressurized pumps, and hand tools
  • Medical provide front line patient care to sick or injured persons by administering first aid, CPR, Defibrillation as required
  • Rescue and Special Operations vehicle rescue, hazardous materials response, rope rescue, elevator rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, machine rescue
  • Operate fire vehicles and fire apparatus as assigned
  • Carry, place, and climb ladders for use in emergency responses
  • Perform ventilation by making openings in buildings, using axes, saws, exhaust fans or fog streams
  • Participate in Fire Prevention and Public Education programs
  • Perform station and apparatus maintenance and cleaning
  • Participate in and successfully complete assigned ongoing training to develop, maintain or enhance firefighting and rescue skills
  • Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Corporate Policies and Procedures, Fire Service Operational Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures as well as established industry guidelines

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Certified firefighter with the Province of Ontario (with proof as outlined below) or successfully completed and passed NFPA 1001 level I & II
  • Satisfactory passing of a vulnerable sector check
  • Valid DZ driver's license in good standing with no more than 3 demerit points
  • Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow direction
  • Demonstrated analytical and problemsolving skills; ability to make critical decisions quickly
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
  • Comfortable working at heights and enclosed spaces
  • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED certification is considered an asset.

Application Process:

1.

Submitting your Application:

  • A driver's abstract, displaying no more than 3 demerit points
  • A resume and cover letter
  • An OFM Firefighter Certificate of Achievement, or Firefighter Certificate of Equivalency,
    or:
  • Documentation of completed and passed NFPA 1001 level I & II (acceptable Proof could include successful completion of NFPA 1001 (Firefighter 1 and II) from an accredited institution or having met the requirements for Equivalence from the OFMEM)

2.

The Interview Process:

3. Final Selection

  • 3 Supervisory References
  • A completed vulnerable sector check, completed at their own expense, that demonstrates a satisfactory police record
  • Certificates for all stages of the OFAI CTS Program.
  • Proof of qualifications
  • Drivers Abstract
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