Leading FirefighterRegional AreasPositions exist for the use and application of Firefighters within the Fidelity Group to respond and deal with any and all fire-related incidents.The main responsibilities include but are not limited to the response of fire incidents and firefighting, emergency rescue services, rendering basic medical care, fire prevention and training activities, operating and maintaining firefighting equipment and apparatus, and all related work as required in order to protect the lives and property of the clients of the Fidelity Group.Key Areas of Responsibility:Responding to fires, rescues, and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidentsResponding to incidents involving hazardous substancesExtricating and/or releasing casualties and carrying out emergency operations as directed by the level of authorityResuscitating and treating injured persons and carrying out emergency operations as directed by the next level authorityOperating a range of equipment to control, manage, and extinguish firesUndertaking fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or propertyPreparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under the guidance of seniors and officers in chargeParticipating in training drills, simulation exercises, and physical fitness training as directedTraining all relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight firesAdvising on preventative and corrective actionsImplementing relevant procedures and strategies to promote local or national security activitiesPerforming basic level maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readinessChecking, cleaning, testing, and maintaining vehicles and equipmentCompleting computerized occurrence logs to maintain proper records of daily occurrencesConducting health and safety inspections to maintain a safe work environmentCompleting pro forma documentationParticipating in Departmental Health and Safety Committee meetingsDriving and operating a range of heavy and extra heavy specialized vehicles/appliances at emergency incidentsOperating machinery to gain access to buildings and/or extricate victimsEnsuring that fire apparatus and associated emergency equipment can be safely and effectively operatedAssisting with fire safety training, inspections, and educationEnsuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act by conducting necessary safety inspectionsEnsuring compliance with prescribed equipment maintenance schedulesCompleting all shift-related administrative routines specified in departmental policyUndertaking supervisory and line functional personnel-related functionsQualifications, Experience, and Other Competencies Required:Grade 12 as a minimum school qualificationIFSAC AccreditedNFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certificationFirefighter II CertificationFirefighting training and at least 2 – 3 years related experienceValid code C1/EC driver's license with PrDPAdvanced driving experience advantageousMedically and physically fitGood understanding and practice of fire prevention proceduresKnowledge of firefighting systemsClear criminal recordCapability to react within efficient time frames to emergency situationsAdministration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skillsHazmat experience and knowledgeEMT certificationFirst Aid levels 1 to 3ILS advantageousCore Competencies:Strong communication skills, both verbal and writtenSound understanding of the Hazmat guidelinesSound understanding of the Security Industry and how to act within the code of conduct of the GroupSound understanding of firefighter instructor applications within an operational role
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