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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Auxiliary Firefighter
Posted on December 11, 2024 by Employer details City of Vernon
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Auxiliary FirefighterCompetition #: JR-2024-296Closing Date: January 16th, 2025 at 11:59pmHourly Pay: $18.11/HourAbout Vernon:Welcome to Vernon and the sunny North Okanagan, where our casual lifestyle matched with spectacular outdoor recreation opportunities has led Vernon to become one of the most diversified communities in BC. The community is surrounded by three lakes; Okanagan, Kalamalka and Swan in British Columbia?s Okanagan Valley, one of the most desirable regions in Canada in which to live. The community is located approximately 4 1/2 hours by car from Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean, and 3 hours north of the US border at Washington State. Vernon is the hub of the North Okanagan and has a population of over 45,000. Vernon provides an exceptional quality of life with a mix of urban amenities, world class resorts, amazing recreational opportunities all situated in a natural setting. Vernon is a great place to live, work, visit or invest. Just ask anyone who lives in the region.About the Position:Multiple positions available as an Auxiliary Firefighter for Vernon Fire and Rescue Services. The City of Vernon is currently accepting applications for Auxiliary Firefighters. Requirements are: Applicants must live or work within 8 km of the Predator Ridge Fire Station located at 70 Predator Ridge Dr, Vernon BC. Applicants must provide a current copy of their Driver?s Abstract with application and at least two (2) reference contacts. If applicable, please include copies of relevant certifications with application. Preference will be given to qualified or experienced applicants.Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide a Police Information Check, Medical Release Form, and undergo a Firefighter Fitness Evaluation to qualify for the position. Information regarding the requirements for completing the physical fitness evaluation is included below.Auxiliary Firefighter Application Package: The City of Vernon is committed to providing effective and efficient fire protection and rescue services. Vernon Fire-Rescue Service?s purpose is to save lives and property. Typically, Auxiliary Firefighters find that participation in the program can provide a personal sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Service as an Auxiliary Firefighter with the department requires commitment. Consideration of the different elements of service should be well understood. This application has been designed to provide foundational information that will assist you in determining whether Auxiliary Firefighting is a suitable pursuit for you. Vernon Fire Rescue Services has proudly been serving the citizens of Vernon for 130 years.Our ValuesOur team values professionalism, compassion, courage, unity and strength. Through these values, we are proud to provide life safety services and leadership to our community.Our MissionPride. Compassion. Courage. Community.Our VisionTo be recognized as industry leaders in fire prevention, safety, response and recovery while working within a healthy, respectful, community-focused culture. We will achieve this by continuously developing capacity and ability within our department; developing service-focused programs; strengthening relationships with our community, with our leaders and with each other; fostering strong leadership and trust at every level and remaining grounded in our values.The Nature of Fire Rescue ServicesThe Fire Rescue Service is diverse and challenging and operates within a paramilitary organizational structure. It is the diversity that inspires many to enter the service. Firefighters train to respond to many different emergency situations, including structural fires, rescues, motor vehicle incidents, hazardous material incidents and medical emergencies. Calls for service occur at all times of the day or night, often with difficult environmental conditions or emotional circumstances. The business of emergency response can be stressful. Fire Rescue Service?s primary goal is to protect the public, whic- LocationVernon, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$18.11HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Casual employmentPart time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #100117
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