On-Call Firefighter (Part-Time) — Protect & Serve

Town of Milton; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

OMERS pension plan

Discount on Active Living Pass

Perkopolis

Job summary

Milton Fire and Rescue Services is currently accepting applications for part-time firefighter positions. The role involves responding to emergencies, performing firefighting duties, and working on-call with variable hours.

The recruit hourly rate is $23.96, with benefits and pension options available, including EAP and OMERS participation. Applicants must be residents of Milton and hold a valid Ontario driver’s license with a Z endorsement.

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma or academic equivalent is required.
• Pre-Service Firefighter Training and Education Certificate is preferred.
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field is preferred.
• Paramedic Diploma from a recognized institution or equivalent is preferred.
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II Certification is required/preferred.
• NFPA 1072 HazMat Awareness is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a Z endorsement is required.
• Fire Alarm Technician certification is beneficial.
• EMR certification is desirable.
• AEMCA designation is desirable.
• Standard First Aid is desirable.
• CPR Level C certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responds to a wide range of emergency incidents to provide assistance in rescue, protection, and preservation of lives, property, and environment.
• Operates fire ground operations: confine, control, extinguish fires; search, rescue, evacuation; exposure protection; salvage and overhaul.
• Performs rescue-related duties for motor vehicle, high-level, confined space, ice/water, and industrial incidents.
• Provides emergency medical care including patient assessment, vital signs, first aid, CPR/defibrillation, and preparing patients for transport.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus and support vehicles per Highway Traffic Act.
• Maintain stations, apparatus, and equipment ensuring readiness.
• Deliver public education on fire safety at events and community functions.
• Attend weekly station training and other required training.
• Follow health and safety practices and act in accordance with Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department objectives.

Skills

Customer service

Oral & written communication

Physical endurance

Education

Secondary School diploma

Pre-Service Firefighter Training

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma

Paramedic Diploma

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II

NFPA 1072 HazMat Awareness

D Driver’s License with Z endorsement

Fire Alarm Technician

EMR certification

AEMCA

First Aid

CPR Level C

Job description

Milton Fire and Rescue Services is currently accepting applications for part-time firefighter positions. The role involves responding to emergencies, performing firefighting duties, and working on-call with variable hours.

The recruit hourly rate is $23.96, with benefits and pension options available, including EAP and OMERS participation. Applicants must be residents of Milton and hold a valid Ontario driver’s license with a Z endorsement.