Fire Fighter EMT/Paramedic
Emergency Services
Strathcona County Emergency Services will be conducting pre-employment testing for Fire Fighter EMT/Paramedics for a hiring date in September 2012.
Strathcona County Emergency Services provides a totally integrated emergency service (fire and ambulance) responsible for all aspects of fire suppression, emergency medical service, rescue, dangerous goods response, fire investigations, fire inspections and public education.
Qualifications:
- Valid Alberta Class 3 and 4 Driver’s License and Air Brakes Endorsement, with no more than seven demerits
- Minimum Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent
- Ability to pass medical and physical standards including normal colour vision and visual acuity of 20/40 combined uncorrected (laser eye surgery at least one year prior will be considered)
- One of the following:
- NFPA 1001 – Level 2 and EMT
- EMT-P (NFPA 1001 is preferred)
- Second year Paramedic students and current EMT students (with NFPA 1001) are welcome to apply
- EMTs and Paramedics must be registered with Alberta College of Paramedics by date of hire
The annual 2011 salary range is $66,802 to $89,070, working 42 hours per week. Current IAFF members are eligible for the salary matching plan. Other experience may be considered.
Visit Strathcona County Emergency Services for complete job and application details, a list of FAQ’s, and to download the Fire Fighter Qualifications Checklist which must accompany your resume.
If you are interested in this long term career opportunity, please send your resume quoting the competition number below.
Competition #239-2011 closes January 31, 2012.
Last updated: Friday, December 23, 2011
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