Job Title:

Firefighter

Department:

Windsor Fire & Rescue Services

Union:

W.P.F.F.A.

Position Status:

Regular Full-Time

Grade/Class:

506.00

Number of Positions:

To be determined

Rate of Pay:

$78,319.09 - $120,490.90 annually

Hours of Work per Week:

42 hours

Shift Work Required:

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

- responds in all types of weather and other less‑than‑ideal conditions to fire, rescue, hazardous materials emergencies, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies as assigned;
- enters burning or contaminated buildings, structures and other areas to stabilize or control emergencies and/or perform rescues;
- renders first aid, performs CPR and applies semi‑automatic defibrillation to persons requiring these services;
- must be able to lift various medical supplies, victims of unknown weight, tools, hoses, fire extinguishers and various firefighting equipment as required.
- drives fire apparatus as assigned.
- performs clean‑up of site, fire fighting apparatus and equipment as well as areas of the fire station;
- assists in salvage operations, fire prevention inspections, public education activities and other fire department programs where required.
- the incumbent will be required to attend regular training sessions to practice existing and recent fire fighting skills, rescue methods, fire prevention or other specialized procedures.
- attends court and conducts station tours. Participation in public relations projects involving visits and demonstrations, fire equipment, apparatus and techniques is a requirement of the position.
- the frequency of calls and duration of work episodes will vary considerably from shift to shift and from station to station.
- the Firefighter must, however, be prepared at all times for the most demanding of situations as they may arise at any moment.




- will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
- will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

- must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
- must complete a satisfactory medical assessment as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 1582 for Fire Fighters at the Corporation’s expense and any other testing and/or examination, which may be required by the medical practitioner and/or determined by the City of Windsor;
- must obtain a certificate indicating the successful completion of a Job Related Agility Test from an institution designated/recognized by the Corporation of the City of Windsor;
- must successfully complete aptitude testing, physical testing and swim testing with a service provider designated by the Corporation of the City of Windsor;
- at the time of application, the successful candidate must provide proof of a current, valid and lawful Class ‘D’ Driver’s License with a ‘Z’ endorsement in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
- at time of application, an applicant must have a valid and current Standard First Aid & Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate or equivalent from an approved provider;
- post‑secondary education from a Community College or University in firefighting or other courses in the field of skilled trades, construction, medical or technical rescue will be considered an asset;
- experience in the medical field or construction industry will be considered an asset;
- NFPA 1001 I & II certification would be considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

- the physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a moderate to very heavy level of work.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

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📌 Firefighter (Windsor)
🏢 City of Windsor
📍 Windsor