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🔥 Firefighter/Engineer Job – Truro Fire Service (2026 Hiring)
Town of Truro Firefighter Engineer – Permanent Full-Time (IAFF Local 1627)
The Town of Truro is now accepting applications for a Permanent Full-Time Firefighter/Engineer with Truro Fire Service. This unionized position is governed by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1627 Collective Agreement.
If you are NFPA-certified, safety-driven, and ready to serve a growing Nova Scotia community, this is your opportunity to build a long-term firefighter career.
📍 Position Overview
Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Firefighter/Engineer is responsible for:
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Operating fire apparatus and pump systems
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Performing fire suppression and rescue operations
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Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls
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Conducting fire prevention inspections
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Participating in public fire safety education
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Maintaining firefighting equipment and facilities
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Completing reports and incident documentation
This role requires rapid decision-making, physical endurance, and the ability to work within a structured chain of command.
💰 Salary
Salary is in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Town of Truro and IAFF Local 1627.
✅ Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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NFPA 1001 Level I Certification (or equivalent)
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Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C
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Class 3 Nova Scotia Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement
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Physical fitness meeting firefighter standards (medical required)
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Legal entitlement to work in Canada
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Clear driving abstract
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Criminal Record Check
Experience working with diverse communities or knowledge of cultural safety practices is considered an asset.
🔎 Required Technical Knowledge
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:
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Firefighting tactics and strategy
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Emergency incident management
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Firefighter occupational health and safety
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Relevant legislation including:
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Municipal Government Act
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Fire Safety Act & Regulations
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National Fire Code of Canada
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Nova Scotia Building Code
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NFPA Codes and Standards
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🧯 Working Conditions
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Exposure to hazardous and high-stress environments
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Rotating shifts, including call-back
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Physically demanding work (climbing, lifting, crawling, operating equipment)
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Outdoor work in all weather conditions
📅 Application Deadline
Competition #: FS-FSOF-0226
Closing Date: March 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM AST
Submit resume and concise cover letter to:
Tammy Totten
Manager of Human Resources
Town of Truro
695 Prince Street
Truro, NS B2N 1G5
Email: jobs@truro.ca
🌎 Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Truro is committed to inclusion and encourages applications from Black, racialized and Indigenous Peoples, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, newcomers to Canada, and persons with disabilities.
