Volunteer Firefighter

City of Niagara Falls

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled position entailing firefighting, rescue and other related emergency services. Participates in programs for the prevention of fires and the saving of life and property. A firefighter is responsible for rapidly, efficiently and safely performing various duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable hazard. The work includes routine duties in the maintenance of firefighting vehicles, equipment and fire department facilities.

Requirements

• Must reside within the area of volunteer response
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and willing to obtain a Class “DZ” License within the first two years as a volunteer
• Must have an acceptable driving record (submission of a three-year, uncertified driver’s abstract that is less than six months old is required)
• Possess or have access to own transportation
• Not have any criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted
• Have had or be willing to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination
• Be a proficient swimmer
• Able to respond to emergency calls in a safe and expedient manner
• Able to engage in work activities that are physical in nature
• Able to attend required training conducted on evenings and some weekends
• Able to maintain a high degree of trustworthiness, confidentiality; must exercise discretion and tact
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Be customer service focused and team orientated

Nice To Haves

• Valid First Aid / CPR certification
• Experience of firefighting principles, practices and equipment.
• Post-Secondary Fire Services and/or Medical education.

Responsibilities

• As a member of a station, responds to emergency calls, lays and connects hose, holds nozzles and directs streams, raises and climbs ladders, uses extinguishers and other equipment.
• Provides rescue in various forms and first responder awareness level actions at hazmat calls.
• Removes persons from danger and administers first aid to injured persons.
• Ventilates buildings to release heat, smoke and gases and places salvage covers to prevent water damage.
• Attends at a minimum, training sessions (60 hours) and emergency calls (30%) annually.
• When qualified, drives and operates firefighting apparatus.
• Performs varied maintenance tasks on apparatus, equipment and facilities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED