Website Brandon Fire and Emergency Services
BFES – Firefighter/Paramedic Short List
Competition #: 240067
Position Conditions: Brandon Fire and Emergency Services will be considering the following for this hiring process: – Firefighter / Paramedics are Graduates of a recognized public fire protection program or, are volunteer firefighter/paramedics that have completed all the necessary courses in the Public Fire Protection Program or the Public Fire Paramedic Program; as such, the majority of their training in fire suppression and rescue has been completed. Throughout their career, it is expected that firefighter/paramedics take on various roles in the department; therefore, further upgrading of technical skills is an important focus. There are a variety of courses coordinated by the Training Officers to ensure high performance levels are maintained in providing service to citizens while assisting members in career development.
NOTE: Candidates who do not currently hold valid CFFM FPFE certification must register with the University of Manitoba to obtain the CFFM FPFE certification. Applicants are responsible for registering through the U of M. All costs with the CFFM FPFE certification are borne by the applicant. Detailed information regarding registering can be found in Appendix 4 in the Applicant Handbook.
Rate of Pay: $34.86 – $50.84 – July 1, 2024 rates
Closing Date: Application will be accepted until filled.
This competition will include testing and an interview.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
A Firefighter/Paramedic will deliver, as a member of the emergency services team, firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue and non-emergency services in Brandon and the surrounding area.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responds to fire alarms to combat, control, and extinguish fires and to perform the necessary duties related to firefighting such as ventilation, search and rescue, overhaul and salvage;
- Responds to emergency calls for medical assistance and performs emergency medical duties at the PCP level as per Manitoba Health Guidelines and Protocols and/or Department standards;
- Receives incoming emergency and business calls and assists in the logging of information and dispatching of appropriate personnel and equipment as per General Operating Guidelines or as directed;
- Attends all In-House training sessions to maintain a level of competence and certification satisfactory to meet all Fire Department standards and participates in external training sessions as directed and required;
- Maintains records and prepares forms and reports required through the delivery of the emergency services;
- Cleans, operates, and maintains fire, rescue, and ambulance vehicles, equipment, personal protective gear, and all other related apparatus to Department standards;
- Performs housekeeping and routine maintenance tasks of emergency services facilities and grounds as required or assigned;
- Performs public fire education and fire prevention duties as directed;
- Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.
WORK CONDITIONS:
The Firefighter/Paramedic works in a team environment.
- Work in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily);
- Self motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects and facilitate team goals (daily);
- Necessary to work in all types of weather conditions (daily);
- Works in areas of confined space, heights, unpleasant noise levels, hazardous environments, and adverse odours (daily);
- Shall be available to work varying shifts and overtime and call outs (occasionally);
- Responsible to the Captain or designate.
Complete competition details and forms are available in the Applicant Handbook which may be obtained:
- Follow the attached link Applicant Handbook
- In the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 410 9th Street; or
- Phone (204) 729-2246 to have a copy mailed.
Please contact hr@brandon.ca for a complete job description.
To apply for this job please visit can242.dayforcehcm.com.
