Probationary Firefighter

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #Be The Reason

• Job :
  Full-Time Probationary Firefighter
• Union: HPFFA L288
• Job Description  #: 652
• Vacancy type:
  This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise.

Performs fire ground operations under the direction of a Supervisor, duties include searching for rescuing and evacuating individuals, protecting exposures, confining, controlling and extinguishing fire so that lives are protected, salvaging and overhauling the structure and its contents to ensure property loss is minimized, and performs these activities in accordance with department policies and procedures and legislated Health and Safety practices.

Performs rescue operations through, a primary and secondary search, stabilizing the scene and the patient’s injuries, and providing a means of egress so that the patient can be moved to an area of safety while preventing injury to the rescuer or additional injuries to the patient. Applies first aid to stabilize the patients’ condition and prepares the patients for transport to medical care facilities.

Promptly responds to other emergency and non-emergency responses including but not limited to: medical calls with symptom assist interventions, defibrillation, motor vehicle collisions, carbon monoxide alarms, lift assists, false alarms, natural gas leaks, and technical rescues.

Controls hazardous materials to prevent injury or loss of life and to minimize property and environmental damage by the elimination, isolation or reduction of hazardous materials.

Employs defensive driving principles and operates fire apparatus within the structure of the Highway Traffic Act and within the vehicle’s design parameters so that the apparatus is used safely and efficiently.

Inspects fire apparatus and equipment daily to ensure at a level of response readiness, so that equipment life is extended, safety is ensured, and equipment operates properly. Reports equipment or apparatus deficiencies promptly to their supervisor

Participates in fire safety inspections, including checking for fire hazards, fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and access and serviceability of fire department connections, so that a general level of safety can be maintained within a community.

Performs station duties by answering telephones and taking messages, greeting visitors, cleaning and maintaining the facilities so they remain clean and functional, receiving and conducting inventory of station supplies, and reports hazards and deficiencies promptly to their supervisor. These activities are performed in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Delivers Public Fire Prevention Education information and performs public relations such as providing public assistance, making public education presentations, participating in special activities, performing demonstrations and projecting a professional image while engaging the community.

Performs communication duties including operating mobile and portable radios, computers, screens, phones, tablets, and other communications equipment so that required messages are transmitted and/or received in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Assists with the development of pre-fire plans by conducting a survey of the structure and property, preparing a sketch with measurements, determining the type and location of hazardous material, the locations of fire protection systems and utility shutoffs; the type and density of occupancy and planning emergency response, evacuation routes and fire suppression procedures so that all pertinent…