🚒 Brandon Firefighter/Paramedic Recruitment 2026

The City of Brandon Fire and Emergency Services is recruiting for a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic position in Brandon, Manitoba. This opportunity is ideal for qualified emergency services professionals seeking a career combining fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations and public safety.

Competition: #175
Position: Firefighter/Paramedic
Location: Brandon, Manitoba
Employment: Full-Time
Salary: $36.62 – $50.86 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled

The Firefighter/Paramedic works as part of the emergency services team responding to fires, medical emergencies, rescues and other emergency and non-emergency incidents throughout Brandon and surrounding areas.

🚒 Firefighter/Paramedic Job Responsibilities

Firefighter/Paramedics with the City of Brandon may be responsible for:

• Responding to structure fires, alarms and other fire emergencies.
• Performing fire suppression, ventilation, search and rescue, overhaul and salvage operations.
• Providing emergency medical care at the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) level.
• Responding to emergency medical calls and providing patient assessment and treatment.
• Providing medical care and assessment within the Brandon Police Services Detention Unit.
• Receiving emergency and business calls and assisting with dispatching personnel and equipment.
• Participating in in-house and external firefighter and emergency services training.
• Maintaining emergency service records, reports and required documentation.
• Operating, cleaning and maintaining fire apparatus, rescue equipment and ambulance vehicles.
• Maintaining personal protective equipment and other emergency response equipment.
• Performing fire prevention and public fire education duties.
• Performing station housekeeping and routine maintenance.
• Carrying out other duties assigned by the department.

🎓 Brandon Firefighter/Paramedic Qualifications

Applicants must meet the mandatory education, certification and licensing requirements for the position.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12, GED or Mature High School Diploma.
• NFPA 1001 Firefighting Practices Level 1 and Level 2 – accredited version.
• Primary Care Paramedic (PCP).
• Rescue Practices.
• NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus/Driver Operator.
• NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness.
• NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations.
• NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator.
• Certificate in the Public Fire Paramedic Program or an approved equivalency.
• Valid Manitoba Class 4 driver’s licence with Air endorsement.
• Current College of Paramedics of Manitoba Certificate of Practice.

⭐ Preferred Firefighter Certifications and Experience

The following qualifications are considered assets:

• Emergency Vehicle Operations.
• Fire Service Hydraulics.
• Vehicle Extrication.
• Water and Ice Rescue.
• Elevated Rescue.
• Initial Response to Dangerous Goods.
• Pesticide Fire and Spill Control.
• Anhydrous Ammonia Response.
• Ammonium Nitrate Response.
• Fire Inspection Level 1 and Level 2.

Additional emergency services training and experience can strengthen a candidate’s application.

🚑 Firefighter/Paramedic Work Environment

The Brandon Firefighter/Paramedic position requires employees to work effectively as part of an emergency services team. Firefighters may be required to work in:

• Extreme weather conditions.
• Confined spaces.
• Elevated areas.
• Hazardous environments.
• High-noise environments.
• Areas with unpleasant or hazardous odours.

Employees must be prepared to work varying shifts, overtime and emergency call-outs when required.

Firefighter/Paramedics report to the Captain or designate and are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism, teamwork and operational readiness.

💰 Brandon Firefighter/Paramedic Salary

The City of Brandon lists the 2026 salary for the Firefighter/Paramedic position at:

$36.62 – $50.86 per hour

This is a full-time emergency services position with responsibilities covering both firefighting and Primary Care Paramedic response.

📝 How to Apply

Applicants must submit a complete application package containing all required information and documentation.

Application Steps

1. Submit your application

Apply online through the City of Brandon’s employment system.

2. Complete the required application forms

Applicants must complete the forms included in the Firefighter/Paramedic Applicant Handbook.

3. Review the application checklist

Ensure all required documents and information are included before submitting your application.

4. Submit all required documentation

Required documents can be submitted online, by email to Human Resources or in person at City Hall, according to the application instructions.

📅 Closing Date

Open until filled

The recruitment competition includes testing, an interview and a psychological assessment.

🔥 Brandon Firefighter/Paramedic Career Opportunity

The City of Brandon Firefighter/Paramedic position offers qualified emergency services professionals the opportunity to serve Brandon and surrounding communities while working in a demanding, team-oriented fire and emergency services environment.

Candidates interested in firefighter jobs in Manitoba, Firefighter/Paramedic careers, NFPA firefighter positions or emergency services careers in Canada should carefully review all mandatory qualifications before applying.