Volunteer Firefighter

In all we do, we have the freedom to be our best self, belong, excel.

**Do you want to be part of a committed and dedicated team?** Come strengthen our existing group of Volunteer Firefighters with the Town of Innisfil

**Stations**:

- Station 1: 780 Innisfil Beach Road, Alcona
- Station 2: 1214 20th Sideroad, Lefroy
- Station 3: 2394 Victoria Street, Stroud
- Station 4: 23 King Street North, Cookstown
- Station 5: 740 Big Bay Point Rd, Innisfil

**Working as a Volunteer Firefighter**

As a Volunteer Firefighter, you will be assigned to work under the supervision of Volunteer Captains and full-time Firefighters to attend emergencies, administer First Aid/CPR, and operate and maintain equipment and fire stations. You will participate in regular scheduled training and become certified to National Fire Protection Association standards.

Volunteer Firefighters must maintain the following mandatory attendance requirements:

- Training: 75% attendance
- Call Response: 30% attendance

The work of a Volunteer Firefighter is very demanding, requiring you to be on-call and available, as much as possible, day and night, weekends, and holidays.

This position requires a Volunteer Firefighter to be physically and mentally competent to perform all the tasks and functions associated with being a Firefighter.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

- Carrying, lifting, pulling, climbing stairs and ladders, wearing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), working in confined spaces, operating emergency vehicles.

Environmental factors include but are not limited to:

- Possible exposure to toxic gasses and particles, chemicals, wet and damp conditions, and extreme temperature variations.
- Job Requirements**Why You?**

You are physically able, have a valid driver’s license and secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent, and knowledge of health and safety requirements. Although not mandatory, preference will be given to applicants who have a DZ driver’s licence, a current standard First Aid certificate, and prior firefighting experience/education (including NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I and II and NFPA 1072 Hazmat Awareness and Operations). You **must **live within an 8 km radius to one of our fire halls.

**How to Apply**

The Town of Innisfil is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces. We are passionate about attracting and retaining individuals who represent the diversity in our own community and beyond, as we work together to best serve our residents. We inspire one another in an inclusive environment where all individuals belong and are valued, respected and uplifted.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Union Name- Non-Union- Please note that unless otherwise specified in the job ad, the job posting will close at 11:59 pm on the evening of the closing date.