LEADING FIREMAN

Primary Purpose of the Job

Perform duties as a Crew Commander and integral part of a team responding to fires, rescues and other emergency situations to prevent escalation as quickly as possible. Participate in drills and exercises within the community developing competencies as individual and as a team to the benefit of the community and within a safe working environment.
Assist the Sub Officer to direct and guide the watch in the performance of routine and non- routine duties, including emergency operations, exercises, drills, emergency vehicle operation and preparedness activities.

Required Experience and Skills

• Successfully completed Basic Fire Fighter 1 & 2 (NFPA 1001) & Breathing Apparatus Wearer Course.
• Successfully completed NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1 & NFPA Fire Officer 1
• Qualified First Aider to first responder (CPR with AED) level.
• Minimum 7 years as a Fire-Fighter in a commercial or industrial Fire-Fighter environment, civil defence force, or military fire service or three years as fire fighter in QP.
• Possess a valid driving License -preferably Heavy Vehicle.
• Technical skills -- must be able to use broad range of modern equipment for firefighting and rescue.
• The ability to rapidly absorb information on arrival at an incident in conditions which may be dangerous and confusing and accordingly dictate instructions to the crew.
• Understanding for the victims of fire and accident and able to cope with distressing circumstances.
• Intermediate English Language (QP L4) both spoken and written.

Educational Qualifications

Completed secondary school education.