Website Windsor Fire & Rescue
Job Title: FIREFIGHTER
Job Posting Number: 2025-0307
Posting Type: External
Posting Period: Friday, October 17, 2025 at 12:00 NOON to Wednesday, October 29,
2025 at 11:59PM
Department: Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Union: W.P.F.F.A.
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: WFA008
Grade/Class: 506.00
Number of Positions: To be determined
Rate of Pay: $69,650.85 – $107,155.15 annually
Hours of Work per Week: 42 hours
Shift Work Required: Yes
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to a Captain of the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services, this position:
• Responds in all types of weather and other less-than-ideal conditions to fire,
rescue, hazardous materials emergencies, medical emergencies, motor vehicle
accidents and other emergencies as assigned;
• Enters burning or contaminated buildings, structures and other areas to stabilize
or control emergencies and/or perform rescues;
• Renders first aid, performs CPR and applies semi-automatic defibrillation to
persons requiring these services;
• Must be able to lift various medical supplies, victims of unknown weight, tools,
hoses, fire extinguishers and various firefighting equipment as required.
• Drives fire apparatus as assigned.
• Performs clean-up of site, fire fighting apparatus and equipment as well as areas
of the fire station;
• Assists in salvage operations, fire prevention inspections, public education
activities and other fire department programs where required.
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Duties and Responsibilities Continued:
• The incumbent will be required to attend regular training sessions to practice
existing and new fire fighting skills, rescue methods, fire prevention or other
specialized procedures.
• Attends court and conducts station tours. Participation in public relations projects
involving visits and demonstrations, fire equipment, apparatus and techniques is a
requirement of the position.
• The frequency of calls and duration of work episodes will vary considerably from
shift to shift and from station to station.
• The Firefighter must, however, be prepared at all times for the most demanding of
situations as they may arise at any moment.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s
Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of
Education equivalency;
• Must complete a satisfactory medical assessment as outlined by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 1582 for Fire Fighters at the Corporation’s
expense and any other testing and/or examination, which may be required by the
medical practitioner and/or determined by the City of Windsor;
• Must obtain a certificate indicating the successful completion of a Job Related Agility
Test from an institution designated/recognized by the Corporation of the City of
Windsor;
• Must successfully complete aptitude testing, physical testing and swim testing with a
service provider designated by the Corporation of the City of Windsor;
• At the time of application, the successful candidate must provide proof of a current,
valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a ‘Z’ endorsement in accordance with
the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and
provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• At time of application, an applicant must have a valid and current Standard First Aid
& Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate or equivalent from an approved provider.
• Post-secondary education from a Community College or University in firefighting or
other courses in the field of skilled trades, construction, medical or technical rescue
will be considered an asset;
• Experience in the medical field or construction industry will be considered an asset.
• NFPA 1001 I & II certification would be considered an asset.
Physical Demands:
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a moderate to
very heavy level of work.
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The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that
reflects the diverse community we serve.
How to Apply:
• An online application is available at the City of Windsor career website at
www.CityWindsorCareers.ca and must be completed and submitted by no later than
the posting period noted. Internet access is available at your local library branch.
• If you require assistance to apply online, please contact recruitment@citywindsor.ca
or call (519) 255-6515.
• The City of Windsor strives to protect all personal information submitted via the
internet in response to job postings. We will not ask you to provide your social
insurance number or banking or other financial information. Sometimes things
happen that are beyond our control. We cannot guarantee that data in our system is
immune from unauthorized access. Please have this in mind when you decide to
respond to job postings.
• For complete details regarding this position, please visit our website at
www.CityWindsorCareers.ca, Employment Opportunities or use the following link to
access and complete the on-line application form.
Note:
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25
as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human
Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the
recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If
selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please
inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s)
that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal
participation.
