City of Kawartha Lakes – Career Firefighters

Job Title                     Firefighter

Salary                        Probation $58,336 to 1st Class $104,171 (January 2022 Rate)

Reports To                 Captain; Fire Suppression

Department                Fire Service

Location                    Headquarters, or as assigned

Hours                        Full-time, 42 hours per week

Job Description

–  Responsible for all firefighting duties necessary to save property, combat, extinguish and/or prevent fires, and for rapidly and  efficiently performing these varied duties as required under emergency conditions, frequently involving considerable hazard;
–  Performs fire ground suppression;
– Interprets, clarifies, carries out Officer’s orders;
– Selects and operates all necessary equipment, i.e. SCBA, pumps, ladders, nozzles, etc. as the situation requires following established procedures and guidelines;
–  Performs fire ground rescues and performs a variety of rescue related duties;
–  Drives and/or operates vehicles or equipment as assigned;
–  Performs various maintenance duties to apparatus, equipment and departmental property;
–  Participates in departmental training programs to be proficient and knowledgeable in fire fighting equipment techniques and procedures;
–  Participates in fire safety inspections, performs public relations and education duties, and participates in charitable events;
–  Provides emergency patient care so that patients are assessed and stabilized;
–  Performs station duties, cleaning and maintaining station;
–  Assists with on-the-job training of fellow firefighters, including volunteers;
–  Follows all departmental guidelines, policies and procedures;
–  Performs other duties as assigned; could undertake special projects which are unplanned and are consistent with the above functions and duties;

Skills/Education

Applicants must possess and /or be certified with the following

• A minimum Grade 12 or an equivalent as certified by the Ontario Ministry of Education
• A valid Ontario Fire Administration (OFAI) Candidate Testing Services (CTS) certificates for all stages of the Ontario Fire Administration Inc. Candidate Testing Services program (OFAI CTS), including the swim test by time of application. Candidates must maintain valid certificates throughout the recruitment process until the time of signed offer and be prepared to submit all related certificates.
• To NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications Levels I and II, prior to date of application
• A current EFR certification
• maintain, in good standing, a minimum Class “DZ” Driver’s License for the Province of Ontario with an acceptable driver’s abstract.

Qualified Applicants will be able to demonstrate and possess the following:

• Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow direction
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make critical decisions quickly
• Comfortable working at heights and enclosed spaces
• Sound knowledge of fire fighting principles, practices and equipment gained through either formal training and/or practical experience
• Familiarity with equipment and apparatus related to fire fighting such as hydraulic equipment, pumps, self-contained breathing apparatus, communications equipment
• Meet core service and mandatory training requirements;
• The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times;
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, staff, council and senior government;
• Exceptional customer-service skills to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships;
• Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to prioritize work loads and meet deadlines;
• The ability to support and project the values of the Corporation and the Fire Service.

Proof of all certificates requested in this job posting are required to be submitted as part of your application package.  Any incomplete application packages will not be considered.