Type III Wildland Firefighter - Kelowna / Kamloops

Type III Wildland Firefighter - Kelowna / Kamloops

06 Aug
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Wolverine Fire u0026 Rescue
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Kelowna

06 Aug

Wolverine Fire u0026 Rescue

Kelowna

Applicant MUST have:

-S100 Basic Fire Suppression and Safety or equivalent (annual recert S100A), and

-S185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance

Wolverine Wildland Firefighters are held to rigorous fitness standards as much of the job occurs in the outdoors. Firefighters perform the following duties:

- Responds to wildland fires
- Performs fire mop up duties, including but not limited to, checking for hot-spots, patrolling burned areas, using hand tools, pumps and/or hoses
- Interacts with other agencies in a professional and cooperative manner
- Performs under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion in the face of such handicaps as: smoke, high temperatures and steep terrain
- Provides Level 1 First Aid when needed
- Completes required reports and forms
- Drives fire apparatus to the scene
- Operates two-way radio
- Inspects and cleans equipment and PPE
- Performs daily and weekly maintenance of supplies
- Participates in frequent training sessions to maintain basic wildland firefighting skills,



and to keep up-to-date on any current technical developments in the Fire Service

Requirements:

- Minimum 19 years of age
- Physically fit - must be able to pass annual Fitness Test, moderate
- S 100 Basic Fire Suppression and Safety or equivalent (annual re-currency S100A)
- S 185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance
- Available to work on-call for the summer season
- Work well with others
- Be able to travel within BC
- Work and camp in the outdoors

Job Type: Seasonal Pay: $20.00-$32.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- Do you have any experience wildfire fighting? If yes, how many hours?
- Are you at least 19 years old?

Licence/Certification:
- First Aid BASIC (preferred)
- S 100 Basic Fire Suppression and Safety (required)
- S 185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance (required)
- Wildfire Danger Tree Assessor (preferred)
- Transportation Endorsement (preferred)
- Chainsaw Operator Certificate (preferred)
- Intermediate First Aid (Level 2) (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

📌 Type III Wildland Firefighter - Kelowna / Kamloops
🏢 Wolverine Fire u0026 Rescue
📍 Kelowna

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