🔥 Firefighter Paramedic & ACP Jobs 2026 – Fort McMurray, Alberta

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo – IAFF Local 2494 Hiring

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is now hiring Firefighter Paramedics (PCP/ACP) and Non-Fire Trained Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) for Permanent Full-Time positions within Regional Emergency Services (RES).

This is a unique opportunity to join a fully integrated Fire & EMS service operating in one of Alberta’s highest call-volume and most dynamic emergency response regions.

📍 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
🕒 Schedule: 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off (84 hours bi-weekly)
📅 Closing: Open Until Filled

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🚒 About the Role

RMWB Regional Emergency Services delivers:

• Fire suppression and rescue operations

• Advanced Life Support EMS

• Helicopter medical & rescue services

• High-acuity emergency response

• Public education and fire prevention initiatives

Firefighter Paramedics perform dual fire and EMS duties.
Non-Fire Trained ACPs focus exclusively on advanced pre-hospital medical care, with optional fire training opportunities.

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💰 Compensation (2026 Rates)

• Probationary: $50.66/hour

• Probationary ACP: $54.46/hour

• Firefighter Rate: $53.83/hour

• ACP Rate: $55.73/hour

• COLA: $480 bi-weekly

Plus full IAFF Local 2494 benefits and pension.

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✅ Required Qualifications

For Firefighter PCP/ACP:

• NFPA 1001 Level I & II

• Alberta College of Paramedics PCP or ACP Certification

• Valid CPR – Basic Cardiac Life Support

• High School Diploma or GED

For Non-Fire Trained ACP:

• Alberta College of Paramedics ACP Certification

• CPR – BCLS

• High School Diploma or GED

Additional Requirements:

• Alberta Class 4 Driver’s Licence with Q endorsement (required)

• Class 3 with Q endorsement (preferred)

• Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

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🏋️ Recruitment Process

The competitive selection process includes:

• Aptitude Testing

• Physical Fitness Testing

• Interview

• Medical Assessment

Candidates must be prepared to travel to Fort McMurray for portions of the process.

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🌎 Why Join RMWB Regional Emergency Services?

• Integrated Fire & EMS model

• Advanced life support environment

• Strong IAFF representation

• High compensation with COLA

• Career growth and specialization opportunities

• Work in one of Alberta’s most dynamic emergency services environments

Apply at: jobs.rmwb.ca