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🚒 Firefighter / Paramedic – Brandon Fire & Emergency Services (BFES)
Firefighter Paramedic job Brandon MB
Department: Brandon Fire & Emergency Services
Competition #: 175
Location: Brandon, MB
Rate of Pay: $36.62 – $43.23 per hour (2026 rates)
Posting Date: January 9, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Overview
Brandon Fire & Emergency Services (BFES) is seeking highly skilled and motivated Firefighter/Paramedics to join its emergency services team. This role delivers integrated fire suppression, rescue, emergency and non-emergency medical services to the City of Brandon and surrounding area.
As a Firefighter/Paramedic, you will respond to a wide range of emergency situations, provide medical care at the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) level, support public safety initiatives, and maintain a high standard of professionalism, readiness, and teamwork.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Responds to fire alarms to suppress, control, and extinguish fires
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Performs ventilation, search and rescue, overhaul, and salvage operations
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Responds to medical emergencies and provides care at the PCP level in accordance with Manitoba Health protocols
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Provides medical assessment and care within the Brandon Police Services Detention Unit
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Receives and processes emergency and business calls, assisting with dispatch
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Participates in in-house and external training to maintain required certifications
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Maintains records, reports, and documentation related to emergency services delivery
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Operates, cleans, and maintains fire, rescue, and ambulance apparatus and PPE
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Performs station housekeeping and facility maintenance duties
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Conducts public fire education and fire prevention activities
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Performs other duties as assigned
Mandatory Qualifications & Experience
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Grade 12, GED, or Mature High School Diploma
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Successfully completed (or equivalent):
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NFPA 1001 Firefighter Levels 1 & 2
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Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
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NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
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NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness & Operations
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NFPA 1035 Fire Life Safety Educator
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Rescue Practices
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Certificate in Public Fire Paramedic Program (or equivalent)
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Valid Manitoba Class 4 Driver’s Licence with Air
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Valid College of Paramedics of Manitoba – Certificate of Practice
Preferred Qualifications
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Emergency Vehicle Operations
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Fire Service Hydraulics
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Vehicle Extrication
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Water & Ice Rescue
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Elevated / Rope Rescue
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Dangerous Goods & Agricultural HazMat Response
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Fire Inspection Level 1 & 2
Work Conditions
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Team-based emergency services environment
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Work in all weather conditions
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Exposure to confined spaces, heights, noise, hazardous materials, and adverse conditions
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Rotating shifts, overtime, and call-outs as required
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Reports to a Captain or designate
Selection Process
The competition process includes:
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Application screening
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Skills and knowledge testing
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Interview
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Psychological assessment
Incomplete applications will not advance without prior approval.
Firefighter Paramedic job Brandon MB
How to Apply
📌 Apply online with a cover letter and resume at:
👉 https://jobbank.brandon.ca/
Applicants must follow the Applicant Handbook checklist and submit all required documentation prior to consideration.
📧 Questions: hr@brandon.ca | ☎ (204) 729-2240
The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA).
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