Probationary Firefighter Volunteer

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 21624

Probationary Firefighter Volunteer
Healthy & Safe Communities
Hamilton Fire Department
Various Locations

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Various

UNION/NON-UNION: GHVFA Local 911 VolFire

HOURS Of WORK: Varied
- GRADE: V1
- SALARY/HOUR: $20.970 - $26.210 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Part-Time

Job Description ID #: 5319

**VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER**

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Performs fire ground operations under the direction of a Supervisor, search and rescue, protecting exposures, confining, controlling and extinguishing the fire, salvaging and overhauling the structure and its contents so that lives are protected, and property loss is minimized, and performs these activities in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Performs rescue operations through, a primary and secondary search, stabilizing the scene and the victims’ injuries, and providing a means of egress so that the victim is moved to an area of safety while preventing injury to the rescuer or additional injuries to the victim.

Protects people and minimizes property and environmental damage through identification and mitigation of potential hazardous material incidents.

Operates fire apparatus within the parameters of the Highway Traffic Act and the vehicle’s design so that the apparatus is used safely and efficiently.

Applies first aid to stabilize the patients’ condition and prepares the patients for transport to medical care facilities.

Inspect fire apparatus and equipment to ensure a level of response readiness, so that equipment life is extended, safety is ensured, and equipment operates properly.

Participates in fire safety inspections, including checking for fire hazards, fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and access and serviceability of fire department connections, so that a general level of safety can be maintained within a community.

Performs station duties by answering telephones and taking messages, cleaning and maintaining the station so they remain clean and functional, receiving and conducting inventory of station supplies, and performs these activities in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Performs public relations activities including public assistance, making presentations, participating in special activities, performing demonstrations and projecting a professional image while engaging the community with the primary goal of educating the public in fire safety.

Operates mobile and portable radios, computers and other communications equipment so that required messages are transmitted or received in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Assists with the development of pre-fire plans by conducting a survey of the structure and property, preparing a sketch with measurements, determining the type and location of hazardous material, the locations of fire protection systems and utility shutoffs; the type and density of occupancy and planning attack and evacuation routes and fire suppression procedures so that all pertinent information is available to fire suppression personnel for determining initial response and incident command.

Performs assigned record keeping duties, so that all related records and required documents are completed, maintained and all relevant legislation is complied with, to ensure overall efficient operation of the organization.

Performs in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Grade 12 or approved equivalent.
- Must be able to work in a highly structured work environment and follow rules, regulations and procedures of the Hamilton Fire Department.
- Must be able to meet performance levels as outlined in the collective agreement including emergency responses, weekly training session requirements and regularly scheduled station duties.
- Must be able to respond to emergency response calls. Preference will be given to those able to accommodate varied shifts.
- Must be capable of learning and performing the various methods and techniques used in extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue techniques.
- Ability to conduct routine cleaning of all