Industrial Firefighter

Join a team that genuinely cares about helping others, is constantly innovating and coming up with out-of-the-box solutions, and is committed to ensuring the safety of our employees and the clients we serve.

Since 1994, Trojan Safety has stood at the forefront of industrial safety, specializing in health, safety, and environmental services across the Oil and Gas, Mining, Pulp and Paper, Forestry, and Construction industries in Western Canada.

An industrial firefighter’s main role on any job site is to actively respond to emergencies, such as an uncontrolled fire or release of potentially harmful substances that may come in contact with personnel on location. Industrial firefighters travel in teams of two, sometimes three, allowing one to control the pump while the other suppresses the fire with foam and water.

An industrial firefighter’s tasks include but are not limited to:

• Being first on the scene to control fires,
• Assisting in the rescue of workers,
• Assisting personnel exposed to harmful substances.
• Assisting H2S Supervisors and/or First Aid Attendants in the event of an emergency;
• Educating crews on hazards of flammable substances and emergency evacuations;
• Being an active participant in all safety meetings;
• Operating all company vehicles and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner;
• Maintaining all tickets;
• Performing pre and post-trips for all jobs;
• Following all company health and safety rules.

Industrial firefighters should possess the following:

• Confidence;
• Practicality;
• Responsibility;
• Professionalism;
• Safety conscience;
• Calmness in emergencies;
• Strong communication;
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

Due to the nature of the position, industrial firefighters must:

• Maintain a reasonable level of fitness;
• Have normal colour vision, as many safety systems are colour-coded;
• Be able to work several consecutive shifts (12 hours) consisting of day and night shifts.

• Possess NFPA 1001 Level 1 and 2 certification
• Possess NFPA 1081 (Auxiliary Firefighters) certification
• Possess occupational first aid or equivalent certification
• Possess valid H2S Alive
• Possess a valid driver’s license (Class
  3) with air brake endorsement (preferred) & current (within three months) clean driving record

Additionally, this is considered a safety-sensitive position, and candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

The following values are at the heart of everything we do.

Having a team that genuinely wants to help others is what we are all about—it’s why we love the safety business. We want to surround ourselves with people who take pride in going the extra mile and demonstrate courtesy, gratitude and humility.

It’s about respect. On-time means you show up early and are ready to go before the promised start time. People notice when you’re on time, and they definitely notice when you’re late. Being on time is a key factor in building trust with our clients and co-workers. Let’s never violate that trust.

We live for great relationships, and in order to build those relationships, we consistently give more of ourselves than we ask of others. We inherently believe in putting our clients and colleagues first— it’s just the way we operate. We like people, we like having fun, and we love a good sense of humour, and it shows.

Browse our available industrial firefighter jobs below and begin your journey to a fulfilling new career today.