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Recruit Firefighter - Paid-on-Call
Wetaskiwin Fire Department, 5940 40 Ave, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
(Hiring multiple positions)
Community and Protective Services Division
(Internal/External)
Competition No. CPS-25-12
Posting Closes Saturday March 31, 2025
Join our team
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging way to serve your community? Become a Paid on Call Firefighter and gain valuable skills while making a difference
The City of Wetaskiwin
Situated just 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin is the home of possibility Nestled by the hills where peace was made, Wetaskiwin is a vibrant, sustainable, and self-sufficient small city with abundant nature and agriculture, a resilient economy, and much more.
Who Are Paid-on-Call Firefighters
Paid-on-Call firefighters are your neighbors, your colleagues, and your friends. They are people from all walks of life who respond when paged to deal with emergencies in our community. The fire and rescue service are one of the most diverse and challenging professions. You will train for situations such as structure fires, hazardous chemical spills, vehicle collisions, ice rescue, medical emergencies, and almost any possible emergency situation in between. We aim to develop our firefighters into highly skilled and active contributing members of the community who can work efficiently in a team environment while in extreme stress situations.
For more than 100 years, our local fire department has strived to adapt and change to the risks, threats, and challenges faced in our City. Wetaskiwin Fire Services prides itself on being a team-oriented organization that works diligently to prevent fires, protect life and property, and mitigate all emergency situations. We are a vibrant service that values our past, sees present possibilities and embraces the challenges of the future We are committed to providing the citizens of Wetaskiwin with the best service possible.
**What We Offer**:
**Comprehensive Training**: We provide life-long learning opportunities that extend beyond firefighting. From ladder operations and knot-tying to basic first aid, the skills you develop will benefit you both on and off the job. You will complete the Fire Department Recruit training program and will start the NFPA 1001 Level I Fire Fighter Training Program.
**Personal and Professional Challenges**: Firefighting presents dynamic challenges that push you to grow both physically and mentally. The sense of accomplishment in overcoming these challenges is life-changing
**Compensation**: As a Paid-on-Call Recruit Firefighter, you will be compensated for responding to emergencies and participating in required training sessions.
**What You Will Do**:
In this role you will uphold the department’s motto of “Pride, Honor, Integrity while responding to emergency calls (following initial probationary period), as directed by your Lieutenant, or Captain. You will be responsible for ongoing training in emergency procedures and ensuring the maintenance and readiness of all firefighting equipment. A key part of your duties will be enforcing provincial, municipal and City health and safety regulations to protect both firefighters and the community.
**Requirements for Applicants**:
**Commitment**: Emergencies can happen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Firefighters are required to attend a weekly two-hour training session on Thursday evenings and respond to emergency callouts when available.
**Physical and Mental Fitness**: Firefighting is physically and mentally demanding. Applicants must:

- Be at least 18 years old
- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Undergo a pre-employment medical examination based on National Fire Protections Association (NFPA) Standards
- Maintain a level of physical fitness required for the position

**Pre-Employment Requirements**:

- Provide a clean criminal record check
- Submit a driver’s abstract demonstrating safe and responsible driving behavior
- Possess First Aid CPR Certification or willingness to acquire

**Driver's License**:

- Hold and maintain a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license
- Recruits will receive training to obtain a Class 3 license with an air brake endorsement

**Attendance at Weekly Training**:

- Fire practices are held every Thursdays from 7-9 pm
- Recruits will serve a one-year probationary period

Applicants should live within a 10km radius of the City of Wetaskiwin
Application Details and Deadline
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume no later than April 30, 2025. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are available to respond to emergencies during the daytime, evenings, nights, weekends and/or statutory holidays. Interviews for the position will be conducted after the closing of the position.