Website Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Emergency Services
🚒 Firefighter Paramedic Jobs – Fort McMurray (2026)
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is hiring Firefighter Paramedics (PCP & ACP) and Non-Fire Trained Advanced Care Paramedics in Fort McMurray.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a fully integrated Fire & EMS service delivering advanced life support, fire suppression, and specialized rescue services in one of Canada’s most dynamic emergency response environments.
🚨 Job Overview
Position: Firefighter Paramedic (PCP or ACP) / Non-Fire Trained ACP
Location: Fort McMurray
Employer: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Schedule: 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off
Hours: 84 hours bi-weekly
💰 Pay & Benefits
- $50.66 – $53.83/hr (PCP Firefighter Paramedic)
- $54.46 – $55.73/hr (ACP roles)
- $480 bi-weekly Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
- Full-time, permanent positions
- IAFF Local 2494 affiliation
📅 Application Status: Open Until Filled
🔥 Firefighter Paramedic Responsibilities
Emergency Response
- Respond to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
- Deliver advanced life support and patient care
- Operate within structured emergency response systems
Firefighter Paramedic Duties
- Perform fire suppression, rescue, and hazard mitigation
- Support technical rescue and specialized response operations
EMS Operations
- Provide pre-hospital emergency care
- Utilize electronic patient care reporting systems (ePCR)
Station & Equipment Duties
- Maintain apparatus, ambulances, and firefighting equipment
- Conduct daily inspections and readiness checks
Public Safety & Prevention
- Participate in fire prevention and public education programs
- Support community engagement initiatives
🧑🚒 Work Environment
This role involves:
- High call volumes and complex emergency incidents
- Working in extreme weather and hazardous conditions
- Physically demanding tasks including lifting, climbing, and confined space work
- Maintaining composure in high-stress situations
✅ Minimum Qualifications
Firefighter Paramedic (PCP / ACP)
- NFPA 1001 Level I & II (required for firefighter roles)
- Registered Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) or Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) with the Alberta College of Paramedics
Non-Fire Trained ACP
- ACP certification required
- Fire training not required initially (training opportunities available)
Education & Certification
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
Driver’s Licence
- Alberta Class 4 Licence with Q endorsement (required)
- Class 3 with Q endorsement (preferred)
Background Requirements
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
💪 Skills & Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong decision-making under pressure
- Ability to work in extreme environments
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- Proficiency with emergency reporting systems
- High level of physical fitness and endurance
📝 Recruitment Process
Candidates may be invited to participate in:
- Aptitude testing
- Firefighter or paramedic physical fitness testing
- Panel interview
- Medical assessment
📍 Some stages require travel to Fort McMurray.
🚀 Why Work in Fort McMurray?
Working with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo offers:
- Competitive pay and COLA benefits
- Integrated Fire & EMS experience
- Career advancement opportunities
- Exposure to specialized rescue and aviation medical services
- Strong team culture and leadership
