Probationary Firefighter

The Firefighter position works as a member of a crew to provide effective response to a variety of emergencies. The Firefighter also maintains and operates an assortment of equipment required to mitigate emergencies. The Firefighter operates under the supervision of a Fire Captain but must be able to operate with limited supervision depending on circumstances and will be assigned functions that require the Firefighter to exercise significant responsibility.

**General Duties and Responsibilities (Not an inclusive list)**:

- Responds to fire emergencies and performs fire ground operations as part of an emergency response crew.
- Responds to emergency rescue incidents and performs rescue operations.
- May respond to hazardous materials incidents and performs operations to mitigate and control the incident.
- Responds to medical emergencies and performs emergency patient care.
- Operates and maintains fire apparatus, fire fighting and rescue equipment.
- Performs station duties to ensure that stations are clean and support the operation of the fire department.
- Performs public fire safety education and public education activities and participates in fire safety inspections.
- Performs administrative duties.
- Maintains professional competency.

Job Requirements

**Qualifications Required**:

- NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level I and II certified education and training program from an accredited institution
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada (must be either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, landed immigrant, or hold a valid work permit)
- Must be able to understand and communicate clearly in verbal and written English
- Must have completed a minimum of grade 12 or equivalent as approved by the Ministry of Education
- Must have NO criminal record unless a pardon has been granted under the Criminal Record Act of Canada and has not been revoked
- Possess a Standard First Aid certificate (minimum) or equivalent, maintained current throughout the recruitment process
- Possess a valid Basic Rescuer or Level “C” CPR certificate (minimum) or equivalent, maintained throughout the recruitment process
- Have prescribed 20/30, or better, uncorrected vision in each eye without corrective lenses, with colour vision, depth perception and peripheral vision that is safe for fire fighters.
- Have prescribed 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
- Availability to work shifts that may vary (days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays). Ability to work extended hours when required as a result of emergency responses; Ability to work 24-hour shift schedule.

**Additional Preferences**:

- Ontario Fire-Service Fire Fighter education and training program certificate
- Additional Education
- Fire Fighter Experience
- Trade apprenticeship or certification
- Working experience
- Additional Medical training or experience (i.e. paramedic, nursing)
- Other relevant training, qualifications or experience
- Demonstrated community service and/or volunteer involvement
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copies of:

- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificate
- Ontario Fire Administration Inc. CTS certificates for Stage One, Two, Three and swim test (issued after successful completion of testing)
- Proof of education

Firefighter recruitments attract a high volume of applicants. CYFS is unable to respond to individual inquiries during or after the recruitment process. **Please do not call the Towns of Newmarket or Aurora, Human Resources or Fire department.