LEADING FIREMAN

Department

HSE (DCA)

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.