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10 Oct
2024
Permanent Leading/Senior Firefighters – Fidelity Vacancies
Job Description
Fidelity Vacancies – Leading/Senior Firefighters
Job Description:
Fidelity Services Group is seeking qualified Leading/Senior Firefighters to join our team. This position involves responding to and managing all fire-related incidents to ensure the safety of our clients and their property.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Leading/Senior Firefighter, your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Responding to fire incidents, emergency rescues, and humanitarian crises.
- Handling incidents involving hazardous substances safely and effectively.
- Extricating casualties and performing emergency operations as directed.
- Providing basic medical care and resuscitating injured individuals under supervision.
- Operating and maintaining firefighting equipment and vehicles to manage and extinguish fires.
- Conducting fire protection duties in life-threatening situations while ensuring the availability of appropriate equipment.
- Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties with guidance from senior staff.
- Participating in training drills, simulation exercises, and physical fitness activities as directed.
- Training relevant employees on fire theory and practice to enhance safety protocols.
- Advising on preventive and corrective measures to mitigate fire risks.
- Implementing procedures and strategies to promote safety and security for people and property.
- Performing basic maintenance on firefighting equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Completing computerized occurrence logs to maintain accurate records of daily operations.
- Conducting health and safety inspections to uphold a safe work environment.
- Driving and operating specialized firefighting vehicles during emergency incidents.
- Ensuring fire apparatus and emergency equipment are operated safely and effectively.
- Assisting with fire safety training, inspections, and educational drills.
- Complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act by conducting safety inspections and ensuring adherence to protective clothing protocols.
- Maintaining prescribed equipment maintenance schedules and performing necessary repairs.
- Completing all shift-related administrative tasks as specified in departmental policies.
- Undertaking supervisory functions as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum educational requirement: Grade 12.
- IFSAC Accredited and NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification.
- 2-3 years of relevant firefighting experience.
- Valid code C1 driver’s license with PrDP; advanced driving experience is advantageous.
- Must be medically and physically fit.
- Strong understanding of fire prevention procedures and firefighting systems, including classes and chemistry of fire.
- Clear criminal record.
- Ability to react efficiently to emergency situations.
- Strong administration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills.
- Hazmat experience and knowledge are essential.
- EMT certification and First Aid levels 1 to 3 are required.
Core Competencies:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid understanding of Hazmat guidelines.
- Knowledge of the security industry and adherence to group conduct codes.
- Understanding of firefighter instructor applications within an operational context.
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