Wildland Firefighter - Type 3

Kootenay Employment Services Society; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is gearing up for the 2025 summer firefighting season, seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Forest Fire Fighters. This role offers comprehensive training in essential firefighting certifications, ensuring you are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. With deployments across BC and Canada, you will play a crucial role in emergency services, including flood response and prescribed fire management. If you are ready for an exciting and dynamic opportunity that makes a real difference, this position is perfect for you. Join a team committed to safety and excellence in wildfire management.

Qualifications

• No firefighting experience necessary, training provided for required courses.
• Class 5 Driver’s license is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work as Forest Fire Fighters and assist with other emergency services.
• On-call work with deployments lasting up to 14 days.

Skills

Moderate fitness test

Basic Wildland Fire Suppression (S100)

Fire Entrapment Avoidance (S185)

Incident Command System (ICS 100)

WHMIS

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

Basic First Aid

Advanced First Aid

Job description

Salary $24/hr starting ... increases with experience and qualifications

Terms Undetermined Timeframe

Start Date Summer 2025 - when required

Requirements No firefighting experience necessary.

Individuals must be able to pass a moderate fitness test (3.22km walk with 25 lbs. back pack in less than 30 minutes).

Courses or Certifications required:
S100 – Basic Wildland Fire Suppression;
S185 – Fire Entrapment Avoidance;
ICS 100 – Incident Command System;
WHMIS;
TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods

All of the S100, S185, WHMIS, TDG and ICS training will be provided to those who do not already have the certification.

Class 5 Driver’s license, Basic First Aid & TE or Advanced First Aid are an asset, but not required.

Duties Individuals will be working as Forest Fire Fighters, but may also be called upon for other emergency services such as prescribed fire , flood response, etc.

The work can be anywhere in BC or Canada as required, but our office is in Cranbrook.

We are preparing for the 2025 summer firefighting season, and need individuals in place once the need arises.

All workers are on call, as needed and when needed only.

A 12 hour work day is seen as typical once deployed. Deployments can last up to 14 days at a time. There may be multiple deployments each summer dependent on the Wildfire season.

To Apply Please use the contact information as directed in the listing.
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