Firefighter

Canadian Armed Forces; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their firefighting team. As a firefighter, you will play a crucial role in preventing loss of life and property by executing various rescue and firefighting operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting military operations both domestically and internationally. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and be part of a team that values physical fitness and teamwork. If you are passionate about safety and emergency response, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Health and Safety Equipment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited fire service program or high school diploma required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass fitness evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Perform rescue, extinguishment, and ventilation operations.
• Drive and operate firefighting vehicles and maintain equipment.
• Provide public instruction and emergency medical response.

Skills

Rescue Operations

Fire Extinguishment

Ventilation Techniques

Emergency Medical Response

Hazardous Material Management

Physical Fitness

Education

Graduation from an accredited fire service program

Secondary school graduation certificate

College diploma in a related field

Tools

Firefighting Vehicles

Fire Suppression Systems

Rescue Equipment

Job description

As a member of the military, Firefighters prevent the loss of life or property due to fire. They perform a variety of tasks including aircraft rescue, structural, and wild land firefighting, automobile extrication, hazardous material, and confined space/high-angle rescue. Fire investigation, fire prevention and life safety inspection are also areas of expertise.

The primary responsibilities of Firefighters are to:

• Perform rescue, extinguishment, ventilation, overhaul, and forcible entry operations
• Drive and operate all types of firefighting vehicles
• Inspect and test fixed fire suppression and detection systems
• Maintain fire department equipment such as ladders, hose, rope, breathing apparatus, extinguishers, personal protective equipment, and all associated rescue equipment and vehicles
• Perform inspector duties, conduct inspections, and project reviews in order to make recommendations and corrective measures
• Provide peer and public instruction and education
• Provide helicopter rescue and damage control services as a member of a firefighting team
• Respond as part of an Airfield Engineering Squadron
• Respond to aircraft cable engagements and provide mobile arrestor gear skills
• Perform emergency medical response

Work environment

Although members of the Air Force, Firefighters may work to support Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, or Royal Canadian Air Force operations. Firefighters provide 24 hour fire protection by working in teams that rotate responsibilities and shifts, and are supported by day staff that includes the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and Inspectors. Firefighters may deploy away from their home base in support of military operations in Canada or abroad for up to six months. Appropriate training, environmental clothing and equipment are provided.

If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment.

The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is :

• Graduation from an accredited fire service program, or,
• Secondary school graduation certificate or Quebec Secondary 5, including:
  • Gr10 / Mathematics 416 or CST 4

Applicants to the Firefighter occupation must have a valid driver’s licence.

The ideal candidate will already have a college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the training criteria for this job and may place you directly into the required on-the-job training program following basic training. Basic training and military occupation training is required before being assigned.

Firefighter is a very popular occupation and, as a result, very competitive. Successful applicants often have additional education in a related field or previous experience as a full- or part-time firefighter. Applicants should be physically fit, follow a physical fitness program and pursue an active and healthy lifestyle.

All applicants are required to successfully pass the Firefighter Pre-Entry Fitness Evaluation prior to beginning training at the Canadian Forces Fire Academy.