Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Brandon•Brandon, MB

17d•CA$37 - CA$51•Onsite

About The Position

Brandon Fire & Emergency Services is seeking hardworking, committed, and team-minded individuals to join their family as an experienced Firefighter/Paramedic. In this role, you will be crucial in providing the highest level of care to the residents of Brandon, responding to medical calls, and participating in Community Paramedicine initiatives. As a member of Brandon Fire and Emergency Services, you are expected to uphold a high level of integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to serving the public with respect and compassion. You will be part of a strong team and positive culture that values experience and dedication, delivering 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

Nice To Haves

Four (4) or more years of Firefighter/Paramedic Experience

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