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PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT
The City of Chilliwack recruits paid-on-call firefighters annually for our recruit training program. Not all halls take on new firefighters each year, however the listing below is the location of our halls. Actual firefighters required for 2009/2010 are for the Hall #4 (Sardis) area, Hall #5 (Ryder Lake) area and Hall #6 (Greendale) area.
- HALL #1 MAIN
45950 Cheam Avenue V2P 1N6
(604) 792-8713
- HALL #2 ROSEDALE
51235 Yale Road VOX 1XO
- HALL #3 YARROW
42385 Yarrow Central Road VOX 2AO
- HALL #4 SARDIS
45433 South Sumas Road V2R 2N6
- HALL #5 RYDER LAKE
49285 Elkview Road V2R 1V1
- HALL #6 GREENDALE
6485 Sumas Prairie Road V2R 1A9
If you are a motivated individual and physically fit you may have a future as a paid-on-call firefighter. Eligible applicants will be required to complete recruit training starting in November 2009 through March 2010 (Wednesday evenings and Saturdays).
All fire halls are staffed by Paid-on-Call Firefighters
Who are Paid-on-Call Firefighters?
Paid-on-Call Firefighters are your neighbours, your co-workers and your friends. They are men and women in all walks of life that live close to you and respond whenever paged to deal with the emergencies in our community. They are people of all ages, races and backgrounds. They are people who choose to give more than they take from their community.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Current BC Driver’s License
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Drivers Abstract – demonstrating a safe driving record
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Minimum Grade 10 education
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Pass RCMP Criminal Record Check during Recruit Training Program
Minimum Requirements:
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Permanent resident of the City of Chilliwack or immediate area
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Physically fit
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No phobias (heights or confined spaces)
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Normal vision and hearing
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Complete Recruit Training Program
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Ability to communicate effectively in English
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Available to attend Monday night training
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Successfully complete 1 year probation
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Ability to respond to incidents day and night, all year
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Pass a medical exam as prescribed by the Fire Department
Preferred Qualifications:
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First Aid certification
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CPR certification
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Trades certification (i.e. electrical, plumbing, mechanical, construction)
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Class 3 Driver’s License
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Air Brake endorsement
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Grade 12 education
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Post Secondary education
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Firefighter experience or training
Preferred Requirements:
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Live in close proximity to the Hall
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Daytime availability
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Permanent employment in Chilliwack
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Daytime response capabilities
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Volunteer experience in other organizations
Restrictions:
- Firefighters are not permitted to grow facial hair, except moustache (per WCB Regulation);
- Inability to work in confined spaces; and
- Inability to work on heights.
Paid-on-Call (POC) firefighters are paid an hourly wage when called to respond to emergencies and to attend weekly practice sessions. For more information, click on the link below to view a PowerPoint.
If interested, please print and complete the application form (found on the link below), attach necessary documentation and submit your completed application package to Hall #1, 45950 Cheam Avenue by October 13, 2009. Applications are also available from Hall #1.
For more information, please call Captain Rick Meeres, Training Officer, at 604-792-8713 or e-mail meeres@chilliwack.com.
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