FIREFIGHTER : The Firefighter is diversely skilled and a key component of an integrated fire and emergency medical response system.

Under the supervision as determined by the Department’s hierarchal structure, the Firefighter is primarily responsible for protecting the public from the dangers of fire (structural and wildland) by controlling and putting out fires. They are also responsible for responding to other emergency situations including responding to medical calls, water rescue, vehicle rescue, technical rescue, and other rescue incidents. Firefighters also respond to non-emergency calls such as assisting with patient lifts, or check well-being. In all emergency situations, Firefighters are responsible for pre-hospital care of injured persons (emergency paramedical services), maintaining/operating equipment, and completing all essential tasks in each emergency service job. Firefighters are responsible for operating a wide variety of equipment and tools, both manual and power.

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC (PCP) : In addition to the responsibilities of a Firefighter, the position of Firefighter Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is also responsible for providing medical services to the citizens of Winnipeg in accordance with approved provincial standards and established protocol, as determined by the Department’s hierarchal structure and the Medical Director’s designated scope of work. In all emergency situations, Firefighter PCPs are responsible for pre-hospital care of injured persons (emergency paramedical services), maintaining/operating equipment, and completing all essential tasks in each emergency service job. Firefighter PCPs are responsible for operating a wide variety of equipment and tools, both manual and power.

As a Firefighter and/or Firefighter PCP you will :





- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Maintain personal and professional skills and abilities to perform to expected standards.
- Complete and submit required reports and documentation in accordance with Departmental Standards and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA).
- Carry out routine duties including the maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and station.
- Participate in public education, emergency preparedness, and fire and life safety programs.

Your education and qualifications include : For Firefighters : For Firefighter PCPs :

- Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Program Certificate (minimum) accredited by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) (prior to February 2018) or Accreditation Canada (after February 2018).
- College of Paramedics “Primary Care Paramedic” License (minimum). Provincial equivalents will be accepted; however, out of province applicants must show proof of having transferred their license to Manitoba prior to their first day of recruit training.

For Firefighter and Firefighter PCPs :

- Heart and Stroke CPR Certificate - Basic Life Support Level.
- IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited NFPA 1001 - Fire Fighting Practices Level I and II Program.
- IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited Certificates are preferred:
- NFPA 1002 - Standard for Apparatus Driver / Operator Skilled Qualifications (include Pump Operations, Emergency Vehicle Driving Skills,



and Fire Service Hydraulics).
- NFPA 1006 - Surface Water Rescue Technician.
- NFPA 1035 - Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I.
- NFPA 1031 - Fire Inspector Level I
- Rescue Practices
- Vehicle Extrication
- Post-secondary education or certificates related to Fire or EMS is an asset.
- Practical experience related to Paramedicine or Fire Rescue is an asset.
- Ability to properly document an incident on computers.
- Ability to provide service to a diverse population in an empathetic, respectful, and professional manner.
- Ability to be resilient when faced with difficult, stressful and chaotic situations that are outside of your control.
- Ability to communicate in an articulate and effective manner.
- Ability to work in a team setting demonstrating superior interpersonal skills in dealings with the public, co-workers, supervisors, and other agencies and professionals (i.e. Police and other health care professionals).
- Ability to follow workplace safety and health standards, guidelines and procedures.

Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in both official languages (French & English) or an additional language is an asset.

Conditions of Employment :

- The successful applicant must possess and maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.
- FOR FIREFIGHTER PCPs ONLY : Must possess and maintain a valid College of Paramedics “Primary Care Paramedic” License (minimum).- Uncorrected far visual acuity not less than 20 / 100 binocular for wearers of hard contacts or glasses; soft contact lenses are suitable.
- Colour perception sufficient to use imaging devices (testing must be current and have been completed within the previous (6) six months.
- Must meet the Clas

📌 Firefighter (Ff) & Firefighter Paramedic (Pcp)
🏢 City of Winnipeg
📍 Winnipeg