Firefighter Operation

**Position ID**: 58005

**Job Category**:Emergency, Fire and Paramedics Services

**Division & Section**:Fire Services, Fire Svcs Operations Command

**Work Location**:TBD

**Job Type & Duration**: Full-time, Permanent

**Hourly Rate**: $34.09 (2024 rate)

**Shift Information**: 42 hours per week

**Affiliation**: L3888 Firefighters

**Number of Positions Open**: 20+

**Posting Period**:26-Jun-2025 to 24-Jul-2025
- Before you apply, please ensure you have achieved the minimum qualifications: #3 (Driver's Licence), #4 (OFAI), #5 (NFPA), and #6 (EMR).
- **NEW - Effective June 2025**

**Major Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Apparatus Captain, the responsibilities for this position include the following:
**Emergency Duties**:

- Immediately responds in a timely fashion and deals with fire, medical, rescue and other emergency and non-emergency related calls as required.
- Performs all emergency scene duties assigned such as but not limited to, firefighting, forcible entry, search and rescue, carrying hoses, climbing ladders, hooking hoses up to hydrants, breaking through walls and ceilings, protecting those in danger due to a fire, overhaul, technical rescues, emergency medical treatment and CPR hazardous materials scene support, property conservation, environmental conservation, and secures emergency scene for the safety of the public and other firefighters.
- Drives/operates any apparatus/vehicles in accordance with policy and Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
- Operates all equipment utilized by Toronto Fire Services such as pumps, hoses, manual ladders, mechanical ladder, generators, automobile extrication equipment, etc.
- Conducts inspections and helps ensure an emergency scene is in compliance with fire/life safety guidelines, prior to leaving the scene.
- After returning from emergency scene cleans, inspects, and accounts for all equipment used and returns all equipment used to a state of readiness.

**Non-emergency Duties**:

- Cleans, inspects and maintains equipment and apparatus on a daily basis.
- Conducts full maintenance/safety check of vehicles and equipment.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance tasks to equipment and apparatus.
- Keeps fire station, equipment, quarters, and grounds clean and orderly on a daily basis.
- Completes all required training and retraining as assigned within the prescribed time periods indicated.
- Participates in preplanning to familiarize themselves with immediate response area and new or unusual buildings in the station's district, and with streets and roads under construction.
- Educates the public about fire prevention and fire safety practices.
- Participates in Pre-Incident Fire Planning.
- Conducts fire safety inspections.

**General Responsibilities**:

- Must understand and follow the Chain of Command at all times.
- Must be in compliance with uniform SOGs including being well-groomed, professional and presentable to the public.
- Must be, at all times, psychologically and physically prepared to respond to emergencies of any kind.
- Must be able to work at heights or in a confined space as required.
- Wears supplied safety equipment and uniforms.
- Must be accepting of others’ differences and able to live and work with other firefighters in close quarters throughout shifts, where firefighters depend, and trust each other to perform their duties successfully whether it be sharing routine tasks at the fire station or providing services at an emergency scene.
- Performs all work duties and activities in a safe and effective manner in accordance with City of Toronto and Toronto Fire Services policies and procedures.
- Must be able to follow direction of a senior officer.
- Continually maintain a high standard of professionalism, integrity, reliability, and credibility, which are fundamental requirements for this position.
- Function as an integral member of the City of Toronto workforce to support corporate vision and mission statements.
- Function as an integral member of the Toronto Fire Service workforce to deliver and support Division specific vision and mission statements.
- Function as an integral member of the Toronto Fire Service emergency response team to deliver and support Division specific goals of emergency response and preparedness.

**Key Qualifications**
- 18 years of age or older.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must possess valid Ontario Driver’s Licence class D or higher (A, B or C) with a Z endorsement.- CTS Certificate for Stage One Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test **does not need to be current**. Expired valid certificates will be accepted.
- CTS Certificate for Stage Two Hearing Assessment **must be current and valid at time of posting closing date: July 24, 2025**
- CTS Certificate for Stage Two Vision Assessment **must be current and valid at time of posting closing date: July 24, 2025**
- CTS Certificate for Stage Two Encapsulated Treadmill Test **must be current and valid at time of posting closing date: July 24, 202