Kincardine Fire & Emergency Services provides fire protection and rescue services from stations in Tiverton and Kincardine. The Firefighter is responsible for firefighting, rescue, emergency medical and other mandated specialty services. The Firefighter participates in programs for the prevention of fires, saving of life and property and public safety education.
Reporting To: Deputy Fire Chief
Responsibilities:
1. Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls as required.
2. Operate fire apparatus or other vehicles in an emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens.
3. Assess an emergency scene for personal and crew safety and provide updates of emergency scenes as required. Perform scene security; manage crowds and console patients, families and friends as required.
4. Perform firefighting tasks which include fire suppression, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul.
5. Provide first responder actions to emergency medical and hazardous materials calls.
6. Perform a variety of rescue-related duties to protect the public and lessen the severity of injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents, confined space entrapment, water/ice hazards, high/low angle rope rescues and farm/industrial accidents.
7. Conduct fire prevention inspections and public education programs as assigned.
8. Complete reports and maintain vital incident information for investigative and record keeping purposes.
9. Maintain firefighting vehicles, equipment and fire department facilities including the Fire Training Grounds.
10. Maintain equipment, apparatus and KFES facilities in good repair in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
11. Responsible for workplace safety as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act and organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.
12. Perform communication duties including operating mobile and portable radios, communications equipment and computers so that required messages are transmitted or received in accordance with department policies and guidelines.
13. Complete and perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma OSSD or academic equivalent
• Possess a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a DZ license
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate is considered an asset
• Applicant must live and work within the Municipality of Kincardine Fire Department response area
• Ability to leave work to attend response calls
• Ability to attend bi-weekly training and occasional special training sessions
• Willing to complete all training to achieve NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighting Qualifications
• Ability to perform strenuous work in difficult and stressful situations
Hiring Process:
1. Submission of Application
2. Interviews and Physical Agility Testing
3. Conditional Offer
4. Submission of Required Documentation - Criminal Background Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Fit for Duty Medical Report, and Driver’s Abstract
5. Offer of Employment
6. Enrollment in Recruit Training Program
Additional Information:
• Nominal Compensation as outlined in Establish & Regulate a Fire Department By-Law
• Probationary Firefighters must successfully complete the Kincardine Fire & Emergency Services recruit course before becoming an active firefighter.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application no later than January 3, 2025 at 4:30pm.