Lead/Senior 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 response to fire incidents, firefighting, emergency rescue services, rendering basic medical care, fire prevention, training activities, operating and maintaining firefighting equipment and apparatus, and all related work as required 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 and supervision 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 the relevant procedures, strategies, and using the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and propertyPerforming 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 incidents as directedOperating a range of machinery to gain access to buildings and/or extricate victims and equipment at emergency incidentsEnsuring that the fire apparatus and associated emergency equipment can be safely and effectively operatedAssisting with Fire and Safety training, fire safety inspections, life safety education, and training drillsEnsuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act by conducting necessary safety inspections and ensuring adherence to all policies and ordersEnsuring compliance with prescribed equipment maintenance schedules and effecting repairs where possibleCompleting all shift-related administrative routines specified in departmental policy and ordersUndertaking 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 experience are essentialValid code C1 drivers license with PrDPAdvanced driving experience advantageousMedically and physically fitGood understanding and practice of Fire prevention proceduresKnowledge of Fire-fighting systemsClear criminal recordCapability to react within efficient time frames to emergency situationsAdministration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills are requiredHazmat experience and knowledge essentialEMT certificationFirst Aid levels 1 to 3Core 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 Group and Regulatory AuthoritySound understanding of fundamental elements related to firefighter instructor applications within an operational role
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