Auxiliary Firefighter

The City of Fernie is currently recruiting for auxiliary firefighters to join our team on a paid-on-call basis. An Auxiliary Firefighter’s role is to support the full-time firefighters during emergency incidents. Fernie Fire Rescue is an integrated fire department that provides service excellence in fire, medical and rescue operations.

Position Overview
As part of a fully integrated composite team, this position will provide fire suppression, emergency medical and rescue services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy providing and promoting high-quality customer care to the community, this is the opportunity for you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• All employees shall work in accordance with the City of Fernie’s Safety Management System.
• Other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will be a fully trained NFPA 1001 firefighter with medical first responder certification however, to meet our current operational requirements, we will consider applicants who are willing to undertake training.

• Minimum Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent
• Ability to pass health and wellness and physical testing standards

Conditions of Employment

• Valid BC class 5 driver’s license minimum (an BC Class 3 driver’s license with air brakes endorsement is preferred)

o Driver’s license with less than seven demerits (a current driver abstract will be required at interview)

• Reside within a 10-minute response time of the fire hall upon completion of fire training.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current criminal record check with the vulnerable sector that is satisfactory to the City of Fernie.

Competencies for Success

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent public relations skills

Working Conditions

• Auxiliary Firefighter Application Information Package
• Auxiliary Application Form
• JOB POSTING