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The City of Swift Current is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time Fire Fighters position with the Swift Current Fire Department.
Located on the Trans Canada Highway, Swift Current is a progressive City of 16,000 people serving as the hub of South West Saskatchewan. The Swift Current Fire Department is a dynamic, forward thinking department, providing Fire Suppression, Rescue Services (water, technical rope, and vehicle extrication), Dangerous Goods Response and Emergency Medical assistance to the community. We are most proud of our efforts in fire prevention. Fire Fighters provide comprehensive fire inspections, and innovative public education initiatives within our community.
Candidates need to possess the following minimum requirements:
Grade 12 or GED equivalency;
Firefighter Level II NFPA 1001, IFSAC or ProBoard Certified;
Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations NFPA 472 IFSAC or ProBoard Certified;
Apparatus Driver Operator NFPA 1002, IFSAC or ProBoard Certified;
Fire Service Instructor Level I NFPA 1041, IFSAC or Proboard Certified;
Incident Command - ICS 100;
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation C Certificate;
Primary Care Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician Licensed Member of SCOP; and
Valid Class 3A Drivers License or higher.
In addition to the above, candidates must successfully complete the following or provide satisfactory evidence of completion within the preceding 6 months:
Current CPAT Test or Department of National Defense Firefighter Physical Fitness Test;
R.C.M.P. security clearance/Criminal Record check;
Drivers Abstract; and
Fire Department Medical exam.