Firefighter: Frontline Rescue & Community Safety

OAFC - CA; Barrie; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BPFFA benefits

Job summary

Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is seeking a firefighter recruit to join the Barrie Fire and Emergency Services Department. You will respond to fires, alarms, rescues and medical emergencies, delivering fire protection and public education to residents and visitors.

The role requires NFPA Firefighter I & II, HazMat Awareness, EMR certification, a Canadian work entitlement and a high standard of professionalism within the BPFFA bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age or older.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• NFPA Firefighter Level I & II certification from an accredited program (IFSAC or Pro Board).
• NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness certification (IFSAC or Pro Board).
• Completion of EMR course.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, alarms, technical rescues, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, marine incidents and other emergencies.
• Deliver fire protection services through public education and fire safety standards.
• Work within BFES to protect lives and property in Barrie.
• Participate in emergency response as a frontline member of the department.

Skills

Public relations

Teamwork

Discretion

Verbal communication

Physical stamina

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

NFPA Firefighter Level I & II

NFPA HazMat Awareness

EMR certification

Job description

Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) is seeking a firefighter recruit to join the Barrie Fire and Emergency Services Department. You will respond to fires, alarms, rescues and medical emergencies, delivering fire protection and public education to residents and visitors.

The role requires NFPA Firefighter I & II, HazMat Awareness, EMR certification, a Canadian work entitlement and a high standard of professionalism within the BPFFA bargaining unit.