Volunteer Firefighter

Position Details

• Department: South Bruce Fire Rescue
• Hours of Work: Infrequent hours as required
• Work Location: On-site

Position Summary

Perform fire-fighting duties and other related work as required. This is manual work of hazardous nature involving the fighting of fires, salvage, and rescue work and first aid generally under the direct supervision of Department Officers. Regular training and maintenance work of the fire station and equipment is required. Firefighters may be required to make decisions and work without supervision until an officer arrives at the scene.

General Duties Responsibilities

• Responds to fire, rescue, hazardous materials emergencies, and other related emergencies assigned to his/her station.

Major Duties Responsibilities

• Lays and connects hose lines, nozzles, and other related appliances.
• Holds fire hoses and directs fire streams.
• Operates a pressure pump as assigned.
• Drives fire apparatus as assigned.
• Carries, deploys, and climbs ladders.
• Operates rescue equipment.
• Performs salvage work at fire and emergency scenes using salvage covers, mops, squeegees, etc.
• Performs ventilation by making openings in buildings, using exhaust fans or fog streams.
• Enters burning or contaminated buildings, structures and other areas to perform rescues and/or fight fires while wearing required clothing and safety equipment.
• Provide first aid
• Assists in cleaning and preparing fire-fighting equipment upon return to the station after an emergency call or a practice to in-service status.
• Attends regular training sessions to practice procedures and to learn firefighting and rescue methods.
• Cleans and maintains areas of the fire station used by the members as scheduled.
• Assists with fire prevention programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief, Deputy, or District Chief.

Knowledge and Skill

• General knowledge of building construction
• General knowledge of equipment maintenance
• Technical knowledge of fire service apparatus and equipment
• Technical knowledge of operation and use of breathing apparatus
• Technical knowledge of first aid and CPR
• Technical knowledge of department policies, procedures and operational guidelines
• Technical knowledge of Town water distribution system, including the use and proper drainage of fire hydrants
• Technical knowledge of occupational health and safety rules and procedures (Section 21 guidelines)

Qualifications

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Must possess a DZ Driver's license or obtain a DZ within 2 years of employment.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s license.
• Mental alertness, mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to attend regular meetings and training
• Must possess or be willing/able to attain NFPA 1001 FF I&II NFPA 470 Hazmat Operations Certification and Medical First Aid
• Ability to get along well with others
• Willingness to perform any task assigned
• Good physical condition
• Conscientious and dependable

Conditions of Employment

The firefighter will be expected to respond and work in all types of weather and less than ideal conditions. He/she may need to enter hazardous atmospheres and areas and will be expected to work in a safe manner - in accordance with all applicable Acts, Regulations, and Policies. Must be able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sectors and Police check as well as an acceptable Drivers abstract.

Hours of Work

Infrequent hours as required

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their application with resume and cover letter to:

Fire Chief
Municipality of South Bruce
21 Gordon Street E
P.O. Box 540
Teeswater, ON N0G 2S0

Resumes may also be forwarded to firechief@southbruce.ca in either Word or Adobe format.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those considered for an interview will be acknowledged.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The Municipality of South Bruce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Information obtained during this recruitment process is collected for candidate selection only and is protected by the Municipal Freedom of Information Act. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Municipality is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please indicate in your application to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.