Probationary Firefighter

Union
:
Chatham-Kent Professional Firefighter’s Association (CKPFFA)

Number of Positions
: 3

Hours of Work: 42

Location: Fire Station 1, Chatham

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

Closing Date
:
Interested candidates are required to submit an application with a current resume through the Municipality’s online recruitment portal by no later than September 17
, 11:59pm EST. Applications must be complete at the time of submission; incomplete applications may not be considered.

Following submission, applications will be screened based on the information provided, including responses to the required application questions.

Only those selected applicants will be notified and provided details on completing the testing at Firefighter Services of Ontario (FSO).
Do not schedule testing at FSO if you have not been contacted.

A career with the Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue Services is both challenging and rewarding. It will require a very high level of dedicated service to the community and a willingness to always help others. This position will require that you respond to all emergencies when called upon. Specifically, you will respond to fire emergencies to perform rescues, protect property and the environment, medical emergencies to provide emergency patient care and assistance, motor vehicle emergencies to provide scene, vehicle and patient stabilization, and other specialized emergencies and calls for public assistance.

In addition, you will be required to assist and provide public safety education, public relations, fire inspections, develop pre-emergency plans, train extensively and maintain fire apparatus, equipment, and fire stations.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be establishing and maintaining a list of qualified candidates (for a period of 2 years) that can fill the position of probationary firefighter. Vacancies will be filled as they arise. The position is probationary for a period of twelve (12) months from the start date. Candidates must be physically fit to handle the sustained, intense, physical effort often required to perform these duties.

Firefighters are expected to maintain: all required competencies, a high level of professionalism, solve problems, work as part of a dynamic team, and follow written and verbal instructions. Self-motivation as it relates to professional development and a team focused orientation.

All firefighters who are employed by CKFR are expected to:

• Maintain physical fitness and all required certifications
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, solve problems, work as part of a dynamic team
• Follow written and verbal instructions that are provided in English
• Respond to all emergencies when called upon to perform rescues, protect property, the environment and the economy, stabilize emergency scenes and provide patient care as required
• Provide all forms of public assistance as required
• Educate the public about fire prevention and public safety
• Assist with fire inspections as required
• Assist with fire investigations
• Maintain fire apparatus, equipment, and fire stations
• Develop pre-emergency plans
• Over 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada
• Able to understand and communicate clearly in oral and written English
• Posses a secondary school graduation diploma/ certificate or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency
• Possess a valid standard first aid certificate and a valid CPR Basic Rescuer Certificate (Level
  
  C)
• NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 accredited certification
  • OR Employed or previously employed as a career firefighter and grandfathered to NFPA 1001, level 1 & 2
  • OR Employed or previously employed as a volunteer firefighter and grandfathered to NFPA 1001, level 1 & 2
• Successfully complete, in one day, the Medical Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Candidate Physical…