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FIREFIGHTING AS A CAREER
Firefighting is a very challenging and demanding career. Firefighters need to be able to respond quickly and work effectively as part of a vital team.
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Firefighters perform functions in a number of areas, including, but not limited to the following:
- Firefighting
- Promotion of Fire Prevention and Public Education
- Protecting both the public and the environment from Hazardous Materials concerns
- Emergency medical care through the First Responder program
- Public services
- Post-fire inspections and overhaul
- Performing Auto Extrication at accident scenes
- Participation in a variety of training programs to maintain or upgrade the latest firefighting methods and technology
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| Firefighters encounter many challenges in fighting fires such as identifying the source of the fire, using appropriate suppression techniques and search and rescue of victims.
Firefighting is very physically demanding work and involves hauling heavy equipment, ascending and descending on ground extension ladders and fire escapes, working in extreme heat and smoke and working in confined spaces with limited vision.
Firefighting is also very mentally demanding and requires constant and ever-expanding knowledge for department personnel. Experience with Westside Fire and Rescue ranges from the newest recruit to firefighters with over 30 years of service.
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PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT
Westside Fire Rescue seeks individuals to train and fill vacancies in the Paid On-Call ranks. Applicants must meet all of the required qualifications in order to be considered for the Paid On-Call recruit training program.
Required Qualifications:
- Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status (including a copy of birth certificate or other proof of entitlement to work in Canada)
- Proven High School Graduation or equivalent
- Minimum age requirement: 18 years old
- Consent for a Criminal Record Search
- Proven B.C. Class 5 drivers license without restrictions plus a good driving record. Must present a drivers abstract
- Physically fit and able to complete a physical performance assessment
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
- Must be a resident of the Westside Fire Protection area.
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For more information, please contact our Administrative Assistant, Carrie Alger, at 769-1640 or email carrie.alger@districtofwestside.ca.
Upon acceptance of the application, the candidate will be expected to be successful with the Westside Fire/Rescue hiring process which includes a written exam, a physical assessment and an interview.
Click here for the Paid-on-Call Application and additional information page.
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