Firefighter - Orangeville Fire Services

Community Services Department, Orangeville Fire Service
(Full-time position, 24-hour shifts on a rotational basis with 2184 hours per year)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (“Town”) offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a value based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employees’ success. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada. 

The Town has an opportunity available for the position of Firefighter. Reporting to the respective Captain, Firefighters protect life and property through firefighting, emergency medical and other types of emergency responses while maintaining a high standard of professionalism. Firefighters also educate the public about fire prevention and fire safety practices.

Job Duties:

• Performing all emergency scene duties including firefighting, forcible entry, search and rescue, carrying hoses, climbing ladders, hooking hoses up to hydrants, breaking through walls and ceilings, protecting those in danger due to a fire, overhaul, technical rescues, emergency medical treatment and CPR hazardous materials scene support, property conservation, environmental conservation, and securing emergency scenes.
• Training in preparation for emergency responses; completing all required training and retraining as assigned; and participating in pre-planning to become familiar with immediate response area and new or unusual buildings in the station’s response area, and with streets and roads under construction.
• Cleaning, inspecting and maintaining equipment and apparatus; conducting full maintenance/safety checks of vehicles and equipment; and performing routine preventative maintenance tasks to equipment and apparatus.
• Keeping fire station, equipment, quarters, and grounds clean and orderly.
• Working effectively with the crew and other first responders, such as police, paramedics, and other agencies, maintaining a high standard of professionalism; and responding to Mutual Aid requests from neighbouring fire departments.
• Drives/operates apparatus in accordance with policy and Highway Traffic Act.
• After returning from emergency scene, cleaning, inspecting, and accounting for all equipment used and returning all equipment used to a state of readiness.
• Performing in-service home inspections for compliance with smoke and carbon monoxide alarm legislation and performing in-service commercial inspections.
• Attending Public Events to provide fire education and public relations and assisting the Fire Prevention Division with fire education demonstration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or academic equivalent
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & Firefighter II certified
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a fully certified firefighter and presently working as a full-time/volunteer/part-time/paid on call structural firefighter with a municipal fire department.
• NFPA 1002 – Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, Ontario Fire College Pumper Operations Certification or equivalent.  Proof of certification will be required.  The Town of Orangeville will accept applications from those candidates’ awaiting results from OFM and Academic Standards & Evaluations (AS&E).
• Valid, unrestricted Ontario DZ driver’s license
• Valid C.P.R. and Standard First Aid Certificate – Healthcare Provider
• High standard of professional customer service
• Problem solving skills, initiative, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and mechanical aptitude.
• Must be fit and able to handle the sustained, intense physical and psychological effort required to perform duties of this position. A physical and medical screening will be facilitated as part of the recruitment process for this position.
• Willingness and ability to work in extremely adverse and dangerous situations.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks/demands, work with a team, work independently with minimal supervision, and work and positively interact within a diverse work environment.

Salary: In accordance with the collective agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Orangeville and the Orangeville Professional Firefighters Association (2023 Rate for Probationary Firefighter is $69,554.12) 

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.