POSITION SUMMARY

The Firefighter/Engineer position is an operational position within the Yarmouth Fire Department’s team. It includes but is not limited:

• Drive fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles
• Put out fires using water hoses, fire extinguishers, and water pumps
• Find and rescue victims in burning buildings or in other emergency situations
• Treat sick or injured people
• Prepare written reports on emergency incidents
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Conduct drills and physical fitness training

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 19 years of age or older
• Nova Scotia class 3 license (or equivalent from another province)
• High School completion certificate or equivalent
• Must complete a criminal record check as well as a vulnerable sector check (upon request)
• Provide a drivers abstract (upon request)
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing (bilingual is an asset)
• Experience working within a unionized environment is an asset
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Must live within or be willing to move to within 40 minutes of the fire hall (under normal driving conditions)

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Firefighter experience
• NFPA 1001 Level II Firefighter
• Additional education
• Trade apprenticeship or certification
• Working experience
• NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer – Incident Safety
• Incident Command System (ICS) – Level 200

• Maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire department property
• Carrying out specific orders and directions received from senior officers
• Responds to emergencies including but not limited to fires, rescues, public assistance, emergency medical, and spills/leaks of hazardous materials
• Drives and operates firefighting and emergency equipment as assigned
• Conducts fire prevention inspections and public education programs/activities as assigned
• Completes and submits various reports and records as required
• Attends on-duty training sessions and off-site training courses as necessary
• Maintains equipment in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
• Responsible for workplace safety as outlined in the NS Occupational Health and Safety Act and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned as appropriate to the function and responsibilities of the position