Location: Firehall 10, University of British Columbia (UBC)

Duration: Aug. 4 to 29 (Aug 4 training day and equipment setup)

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1 hr. lunch break and 15-minute breaks throughout the day)

Transportation: Must provide own transportation to and from the job site

Job Overview:

We are seeking General Labourers to assist with fire hose testing at Firehall 10, UBC. This temporary position involves working outdoors in a team setting to perform hose testing in accordance with NFPA standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Unloading, laying out, and organizing fire hoses in the parking lot
- Visually inspecting fire hose jackets and couplings for defects
- Connecting hoses to testing manifolds and fire hydrants
- Pressurizing hoses to required PSI levels for testing (as per NFPA 1962)
- Monitoring and recording test durations and pressure readings




- Identifying leaks, failures, or damage and tagging out defective hoses
- Draining, drying, and re-rolling hoses after successful testing
- Cleaning and reloading hoses into storage or trucks
- Keeping the work area organized and safe throughout the day
- Following all safety protocols and working under supervisor direction
- Physically fit and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the full project duration
- CSA-approved steel-toe boots required

- Firefighter training an asset
- Previous labour or fire equipment handling experience is an asset, but not required

📌 General Labourer – Hose Testing (Vancouver, BC)
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