Job Description

Posted on: Dec 12, 2024Posted by: Foothills CountySummaryReporting to the Fire Officers, Firefighters are responsible for supporting the fire service in a multidisciplinary capacity. This position actively supports the Foothills County by serving to protect the lives, property, and environment of the County's residents. This role provides emergency response and regularly participates in fire training, fire inspections and fire prevention programs, as assigned by the Fire Officers. This part-time role facilitates consistent and cohesive crew personnel when departmental needs permit. Ultimately, the vision for the Foothills Fire Department is to continue providing an unparalleled quality of service to the entire Foothills County.Key Responsibilities

• Multidisciplinary Firefighter role engaging in fire suppression, prevention, medical care, wildland firefighting, technical rescue and hazmat response.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of apparatus, equipment and fire ground operations.
• Regularly operate, inspect and maintain the equipment, tools, apparatus, facilities and vehicles belonging to Foothills County.
• Engage and participate in continuous training and education to ensure ongoing personal development and growth.
• Responsible to maintain current registrations/certifications through the applicable professional associations with respect to firefighter and emergency medical competencies.
• Working in conjunction and collaborate with other mutual aid partners during emergencies and training scenarios.
• Assist with fire safety code inspections as assigned by the Fire Inspector.
• Participate in public safety education and local community fire prevention programs.
• Regular participation of community events and public relation exercises.
• Perform duties within the core values and code of conduct of the Foothills Fire Department and Foothills County Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Abide by the Foothills County Health & Safety program.
• Responsible for assisting with any portfolio related duties as assigned.
• Serve on any committee to which appointed.
• Commitment to shifts predetermined by the scheduling Officer while maintaining a level of flexibility in accordance with Fire Department operational needs.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Senior Firefighter and/or Captain.
• Help to foster and encourage a positive environment where members assume responsibility and pride in teamwork, values, integrity, skills and attitude.

• Two (2) years of active firefighting experience
• High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I & II
• NFPA 1002 - Driver Operator
• NFPA 472 Hazmat Awareness and Operations
• ICS 100 & 200
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level 'C'
• Valid Alberta Class 3 Operator's License
• Minimum facial hair to ensure adequate SCBA face piece seal
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and computer skills
• Successful completion of all components of the Fire Department Recruitment Process.

Rural Municipalities of Alberta