Volunteer Firefighter
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Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
REPORTS TO: District Chief
DEPARTMENT: Emergency and Protective Services
LOCATION: Initial Placement To be assigned
Please note that yourpreferred station may not be the selected station based on various criteria including service needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Please note this is an honorarium position not an hourly wage.
DEPARTMENT: Emergency and Protective Services
LOCATION: Initial Placement To be assigned
Please note that yourpreferred station may not be the selected station based on various criteria including service needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school graduation diploma (OSSD) or academic equivalent
- Ability to understand and communicate clearly in English under stressfulconditions
- Valid Ontario class DZ drivers license or ability to obtain within 24 months.
- Acceptable 3 Year Uncertified Drivers Abstract through the Ministry of Transportation that is satisfactory to the County.
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening Check at ownexpense.
- Provide satisfactory Pre-Placement Medical Report.
- Ability to complete required trainings attend weekly practices and maintaingood standing with attendance at emergency calls fire prevention publiceducation and training activities.
- Respond to emergency calls which may include fire rescue hazardous materials incidents medical emergencies and other emergencies.
- Respond to calls 24 hours per day 7 days per week in accordance with the County of Brant Fire Attendance Policy.
- Enter burning or contaminated structures to fight fires or complete rescue operations wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as directed.
- Lay and handle hoses connect and direct water stream raise and climb ladders and use other departmental equipment as required.
- Drive and operate firefighting emergency equipment including fire and personal vehicles when required according to County of Brant policies and procedures.
- Attend required training sessions to maintain and enhance current firefighting knowledge and requirements.
- Assist residents in emergency situations including interacting with the public in stressful situations on a regular basis.
- Involves extensive physical activity hazardous working conditions and high levels of stress.
- Involves responding to calls outside in inclement weather as required.
- Follow Fire Department chain of command when responding to calls and participating in County of Brant Fire activities.
- Perform maintenance and inspections of equipment when required according to County of Brant policies and procedures.
- Follow all County of Brant policies and procedures.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Please note this is an honorarium position not an hourly wage.
The County of Brant is committed to accessible recruitment practices. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity please advise the County if you require accommodation.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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