FIREFIGHTER OPERATION

City of Toronto•Toronto, ON

24d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, permanent position for a Firefighter within the Fire Services, Fire Svcs Operations Command. The role involves responding to and dealing with fire, medical, rescue, and other emergency and non-emergency related calls. Responsibilities include performing various emergency scene duties, operating apparatus and equipment, conducting inspections, and maintaining readiness. Non-emergency duties include equipment maintenance, station upkeep, training, public education, and pre-incident planning. General responsibilities encompass following the chain of command, maintaining professionalism, being physically and psychologically prepared for emergencies, working at heights or in confined spaces, wearing safety equipment, working effectively in close quarters with crew members, and adhering to safety policies and procedures. The successful candidate must maintain a high standard of professionalism, integrity, reliability, and credibility, functioning as an integral member of the City of Toronto and Toronto Fire Service workforce to support organizational goals and emergency response preparedness.

Requirements

18 years of age or older.
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Must possess valid Ontario Driver’s Licence class D or higher (A, B or C) with a Z endorsement.
Successful completion of the OFAI Candidate Testing Services (CTS) Stages as listed below (as verified by possession of a CTS Certificate): CTS Certificate for Stage One Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test does not need to be current. Expired valid certificates will be accepted.
CTS Certificate for Stage Two Hearing Assessment must be current and valid at time of posting closing date: August 17, 2026
CTS Certificate for Stage Two Vision Assessment must be current and valid at time of posting closing date: August 17, 2026
CTS Certificate for Stage Two Encapsulated Treadmill Test must be current and valid at time of posting closing date: August 17, 2026
CTS Certificate for Stage Three Firefighter Physical Aptitude Job – Related Tests (FPAT) must be current and valid at time of posting closing date: August 17, 2026
Successful completion of NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2 prior to the date of application submission. The above NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2 training must be secured from a post-secondary institution, in Ontario, with either IFSAC or ProBoard seal, that is accredited to provide the above training to others as recognized by the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), Ontario, Canada, or any institution outside of Ontario, Canada, officially accredited by either IFSAC or ProBoard.
Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification (e.g. from the Canadian Red Cross). Candidates who currently hold an Advanced Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certification will also be considered as it exceeds the EMR competency level.
Must work on a 24-hour shift schedule that involves working weekends and holidays, where you will work an assigned shift averaging 42 hours per week over a four-week period.
Must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check obtained from a Police Service in Ontario to the satisfaction of Toronto Fire Services.
Must be fit and able to handle the sustained, intense physical and psychological effort required to perform duties of this position.
Must possess water survival skills at minimum; must pass the Lifesaving Society’s Canadian Swim to Survive Standard during the Toronto Fire Services’ Operation Recruit Program.
Willingness and ability to work in extremely adverse and dangerous situations; including extreme weather events
Mechanical aptitude.
Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
Oral and written communication skills.
Problem solving/analytical skills.
Interpersonal/Interaction skills when dealing with the public, Toronto Fire Services staff and all other levels of City of Toronto personnel.
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks/demands, as appropriate.
Ability to work within a team environment.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to work and positively interact within a diverse work environment.
Community service involvement.
Customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to volunteerism and community involvement as demonstrated by experience volunteering in social/civil/community events and initiatives, non-profit organizations, counselling, crisis intervention.
Commitment to personal and professional development through specialized or advanced training and ongoing learning.
Advanced experience in emergency medical response (ex. Paramedics, Nursing, Ski Patrol, Lifeguard etc.)
Completion of OFAI Swim Test, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Scuba Diving Certification etc.
Training and experience operating heavy vehicles (for example: trucks, tractor trailers, buses).
Military and/or health care experience.
Demonstrated experience dealing with diverse communities.
Demonstrated commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Multilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Immediately responds in a timely fashion and deals with fire, medical, rescue and other emergency and non-emergency related calls as required.
Performs all emergency scene duties assigned such as but not limited to, firefighting, forcible entry, search and rescue, carrying hoses, climbing ladders, hooking hoses up to hydrants, breaking through walls and ceilings, protecting those in danger due to a fire, overhaul, technical rescues, emergency medical treatment and CPR hazardous materials scene support, property conservation, environmental conservation, and secures emergency scene for the safety of the public and other firefighters.
Drives/operates any apparatus/vehicles in accordance with policy and Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
Operates all equipment utilized by Toronto Fire Services such as pumps, hoses, manual ladders, mechanical ladder, generators, automobile extrication equipment, etc.
Conducts inspections and helps ensure an emergency scene is in compliance with fire/life safety guidelines, prior to leaving the scene.
After returning from emergency scene cleans, inspects, and accounts for all equipment used and returns all equipment used to a state of readiness.
A team player who works effectively with their crew and with other first responders, such as police and paramedics, maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
Cleans, inspects and maintains equipment and apparatus on a daily basis.
Conducts full maintenance/safety check of vehicles and equipment.
Performs routine preventative maintenance tasks to equipment and apparatus.
Keeps fire station, equipment, quarters, and grounds clean and orderly on a daily basis.
Completes all required training and retraining as assigned within the prescribed time periods indicated.
Participates in preplanning to familiarize themselves with immediate response area and new or unusual buildings in the station's district, and with streets and roads under construction.
Educates the public about fire prevention and fire safety practices.
Participates in Pre-Incident Fire Planning.
Conducts fire safety inspections.
Must understand and follow the Chain of Command at all times.
Must be in compliance with uniform SOGs including being well-groomed, professional and presentable to the public.
Must be, at all times, psychologically and physically prepared to respond to emergencies of any kind.
Must be able to work at heights or in a confined space as required.
Wears supplied safety equipment and uniforms.
Must be accepting of others’ differences and able to live and work with other firefighters in close quarters throughout shifts, where firefighters depend, and trust each other to perform their duties successfully whether it be sharing routine tasks at the fire station or providing services at an emergency scene.
Performs all work duties and activities in a safe and effective manner in accordance with City of Toronto and Toronto Fire Services policies and procedures.
Must be able to follow direction of a senior officer.
Continually maintain a high standard of professionalism, integrity, reliability, and credibility, which are fundamental requirements for this position.
Function as an integral member of the City of Toronto workforce to support corporate vision and mission statements.
Function as an integral member of the Toronto Fire Service workforce to deliver and support Division specific vision and mission statements.
Function as an integral member of the Toronto Fire Service emergency response team to deliver and support Division specific goals of emergency response and preparedness.