Wildland Urban Interface Firefighter

Arctic Fire Safety Services is looking for wild land fire fighters for the 2021 Fire Season If you are with a volunteer fire service or have your NFPA 1001, we are able to provide an in field WUI training course. There is a physical fitness criteria laid out by the province that all qualified applicants must pass. Due to the hazards faced by the fire fighters, Arctic Fire Safety has _**zero tolerance for drug and alcohol** _use for the safety of those you work with. If you are found intoxicated you will be dropped off at the nearest community and left to your own devices to get home. You must provide your own tent, sleeping bag, camping mattress, and 8" work boots. Also, you are limited to one hockey/ duffel bag which will also need to fit your PPE. The demands for Wildland firefighting may mean that you are going to be deployed away from the home base for up to 24 days. If you are deployed, you must ensure that you have adequate supplies for remote camping (medications, toiletries, etc.) Relocation is not being offered. **Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary Contract length: 2-4 weeks **Salary**: $30.00-$40.00 per hour **Benefits**: - Discounted or free food Schedule: - 12 hour shift Supplemental pay types: - Overtime pay Application question(s): - Do you already live in Western Canada? No International hires. Licence/Certification: - NFPA 1001, Type 1 Wildfire Fighter, Type 2 Wildfire Fighter (required) - Drivers License (required) - First Aid (required) Willingness to travel: - 100% (required) Work Location: On the road