Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic
About The Position
Brandon Fire and Emergency Services is on the lookout for hardworking and committed team-minded individuals to join our family. As an experienced Firefighter/Paramedic in our service, you will play an important role in providing the highest level of care to the residents of Brandon while responding to medical calls and being part of the team that will provide Community Paramedicine to our residents. As a member of Brandon Fire and Emergency Services, an experienced Firefighter/Paramedic must have a high level of integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to serving the public with respect and compassion. By joining our team, you will be part of our strong team and positive culture that values your experience and dedication. A Firefighter/Paramedic will deliver, as a member of the emergency services team, firefighting, emergency medical services, community paramedicine, rescue and non-emergency services in Brandon and the surrounding area.
Requirements
- Must be a Permanent Resident and legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Be a serving Firefighter/Paramedic with a recognized Paramedic Service (“recognition”, to be determined by the Brandon Fire and Emergency Services).
- Valid Class 4 Province of Manitoba driver’s license or equivalent with an acceptable drivers abstract.
- Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check and Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
- Must meet vision, hearing, and training standards discipline record acceptable to Brandon Fire and Emergency Services standards
Responsibilities
- Responds to fire alarms to combat, control, and extinguish fires and to perform the necessary duties related to firefighting such as ventilation, search and rescue, overhaul and salvage
- Responds to emergency calls for medical assistance and performs emergency medical duties at the PCP level (or higher) as per Manitoba Health Guidelines and Protocols and/or Department standards
- Provides medical care and assessment within the Brandon Police Services Detention Unit.
- Receives incoming emergency and business calls and assists in the logging of information and dispatching of appropriate personnel and equipment as per General Operating Guidelines or as directed
- Attends all in-house training sessions to maintain a level of competence and certification satisfactory to meet all Department standards and participates in external training sessions as directed and required
- Maintains records and prepares forms and reports required through the delivery of the emergency services
- Cleans, operates, and maintains ambulance vehicles, equipment, personal protective gear, and all other related apparatus to Department standards
- Performs housekeeping and routine maintenance tasks of emergency services facilities and grounds as required or assigned
- Performs public fire education and fire prevention duties as directed
- Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Four (4) or more years of Firefighter/Paramedic Experience will start at a 1st Level Firefighter/Paramedic wage ($111,069.29)
- Less than four years’ experience in firefighting will receive compensation as per the wages below
- Enhanced vacation/holiday time
- Pension portability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
