Paid Responder Firefighters and Rural Medical Responders in Teepee Creek, LaGlace, and Bezanson - Jobs in La Glace, AB

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The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.Were currently recruiting for Paid Responder Firefighters and Rural Medical Responders in La Glace, Teepee Creek and Bezanson.Ready to make a difference in your community, take on a challenge, and be part of a teamOur responders are regular people that wish to help their communities. They come from all walks of life and want to make a difference. Our paid responders provide their time to train and respond to incidents and work beside our career and paid responder firefighters from other stations. They are trained, dedicated and committed to helping people in their time of need. You can train to become a medical first responder, firefighter or both.Paid and medical responders are compensated by their fire department to train and respond to incidents.Paid responders are trained to respond to emergency incidents of all kinds. They respond to fires, rescues, medical, hazardous materials, and many other types of calls. Paid responders train to achieve required skills. They maintain and clean equipment and apparatus and work with our partners to mitigate emergency incidents. They also support their respective communities through public education and support of community activities.Paid responders will be able to complete training in diverse competencies such as:FirefightingVehicle rescue and extricationMedical pre-hospital careSpecialized rescue, Ice, rope, farm, large animalWildland firefightingDangerous goodsThe Medical First Responders are dedicated, reliable and who have accepted the responsibility of caring for neighbours and community members while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. They attend specific incidents and may assist in hall and post incident duties. They also:Assist with post incident clean up duties related equipment and apparatusParticipate in fire prevention activities.Assist with general station maintenance, cleaning and inventoryAttend fire station events such as Quarterly Meeting dinners, BBQs, and Christmas parties.Assist with community events such as Station Tours, Public Relations Events, Open Houses, etc.Note: The Rural Medical Responder is a member of the station with access and privilege of all other members except for operational limitations.You can apply if you live within 15 minutes or 20 kms of:Hamlet of La Glace Station #1Hamlet of Bezanson Station #9Hamlet of Teepee Creek Station #2If youre interested in becoming a paid responder, youre required to:Be at least 18 years of ageHave a current Alberta Drivers LicenceDemonstrate a safe driving record with a Drivers AbstractHave a Grade 12 education or GED equivalentHave a RCMP Criminal Record Check - vulnerable sectorHave a doctors letter confirming youre medically fit to perform firefighting dutiesIf you are between the ages of 16 -18 you can apply to become a Cadet FirefighterWhat we offer:Ability to help your community and connect with community membersWork with a great teamFlexibility to work with your schedule and interestsAbility to transfer to any fire station in North America once education certification is completeAdditional benefits like WCB coverage and life insurance coverageFree training, including advanced medical training, basic first aid, driver training and moreCompensation is provided for training and all assigned duties.What we expect:Positive, team-oriented attitudeAptitude for physically demanding but rewarding workAdditional 2.5 hour training sessions per weekSome weekend training is involvedPlease attach your resume and a current drivers abstract to your application.Questions Email firerecruitment@countygp.ab.ca or call 780-532-9722.The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one positionThis posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. We thank everyone for their application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.Quick Apply

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