Fire Officer - Operations

A rewarding, exciting and challenging experience awaits!

We are looking for a Fire Officer to join our team! This role assists in organizing, directing, supervising and coordinating activities associated with the department and ensuring effective and efficient firefighting and rescue techniques and procedures. The Officer is responsible for the efficient training of subordinate officers and firefighters, fire and life safety initiatives as well as operational response, all in consultation with the Regional Deputy Fire Chief.

EMPLOYEES THAT REPORT DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION:

Full-time Firefighters, Battalion Officers

SALARY:

$36.82 - $46.40

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration

• Collect relevant incident information and complete all applicable incident documentation as required for database entry.
  
  • Work collaboratively with other municipal staff in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124 and the Town of Slave Lake, building partnerships with these municipal partners and provincial agencies to advance the interests of effective fire and rescue services for the region.
  • Promote fire prevention throughout the region through inspections, public appearances and public education programs.
  • Organize, direct and carry out training of personnel in the various methods of firefighting and rescue techniques and the use of equipment for emergency response.
  • Consult with supervisors regarding approval of fire service policy/direction/priorities and interpretation of Town of Slave Lake policies/procedures.
  • Complete and maintain daily time records for Firefighters.

Supervision

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fulltime firefighters in consultation with the Regional Fire Chief and Regional Deputy Fire Chief.
• Upon designation, direct/supervise personnel, apparatus, equipment and property of the department at emergency scenes, ensuring strict compliance with standard operating guidelines of the department either as a Truck/Company Officer, Sector Officer or Incident Commander.
• Provide direct leadership training and mentorship to subordinate officer, senior firefighter and firefighter positions.
• Provide direction to firefighters regarding effective training and emergency operations.

Operation

• Provide fire services and emergency scene leadership as a truck officer and/or command including scene evaluation, strategy & tactics to be employed, direction of emergency personnel and resources to effectively and efficiently bring the situation to a safe conclusion.

• Backfill Duty Officer On-Call and/or Truck Officer during the week and weekend as needed or required to supplement paid-on-call officers (Hall 1-HQ officers only), providing timely assistance and/or guidance in response to varied customer concerns.

• Oversee the post-incident general upkeep and orderliness of the fire station and the maintenance and operation of all emergency equipment and apparatus.

• Oversee general upkeep and orderliness of each fire station and the maintenance and operation of all emergency equipment and apparatus.

• Ensure that tasks are performed safely and in compliance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures

• Perform other related duties as required or as responsibilities necessitate.

   

AUTHORITIES OF THIS POSITION

• Make day-to-day routine decisions according to established policies and procedures and standard practices

• Depending on the subject of the decision, effects on service to the public, volunteers, Town and MD staff, policies, and procedures, liability, and administrative and/or political ramifications, etc.

• Split second strategic or tactical decisions made in emergencies that are positively or negatively impacted: life safety, degree of victim trauma, extent of property damage, business revenue and wage loss, liability, insurance premiums, etc.

• Use pleasant manner and sound judgment when dealing with the public and staff

• Assist permanent and temporary staff with issues requiring immediate attention or refer them to appropriate personnel

• Exhibits discretion and confidentiality in the handling of organizational information / matters

   

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a position of responsibility and leadership in the Fire Service.

• Grade Twelve (12) or equivalent.

• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR

• Must hold a Class 3 drivers with Q endorsement and provide a drivers abstract

• NFPA 1001 Level 1 & 2

• NFPA 1002 Aerial Operations

• NFPA 470 Awareness & Operations

• Alberta WUI Training WUI-M

• Alberta WUI Training WUI-B & WUI-L - considered an asset

• Hazmat Technician – considered an asset

• EMR or PCP – considered an asset

• Rope/Confined Space/Swift Water Technician – considered an asset

• Officer/Leadership Training - preferred

• ICS 100 & 200

• Safety Codes Officer (Fire) Group A (Group B1 / Group C1 considered an asset)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors to successfully meet the requirements of the position.

• Possess a high moral and ethical character

• Possess high degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Ability to support, lead, coach and develop subordinate staff and volunteers to maximize their time, talents and resources for effective, efficient service to external and internal customers

• Ability to support, collaborate and develop mutually beneficial partnerships with others in and outside the organization in accordance with the Town and MD’s mission and values.

• Ability to work cooperatively as a supervisor and team player sharing expertise and knowledge, and action in the support and assistance of Council, the management team, and staff.

• Ability to maintain a good working relationship staff and the general public

• Ability to initiate and develop public relation programs for the department

• Proven ability to make quick decisions in complex situations with limited time restraints under adverse conditions.

• Continuously update personal knowledge, skills, expertise and, development in Leadership, Managerial and Emergency domains through professional development.

• Possess effective inter-personal skills in dealing with taxpayers, other external customers, Elected Officials and, staff; strive to develop and hone these skills.

• Possess good planning and organizational skills, demonstrating initiative and innovation.

• Within the overall vision and values or organization, a pragmatic decision maker able to recognize changing priorities and approaches, showing common sense and sound judgement abilities.

• Possess strong computer skills

• Strong written/verbal communications and public relations skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely under stressful conditions

• Working knowledge of: Municipal Government Act, The Alberta Fire Code, The Alberta Building Code, The Alberta Safety Codes Act, and the Alberta emergency Management Act.

Note: The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and activities required for this position but gives a general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent.

HEALTH & SAFETY:

All personnel working at the Town of Slave Lake are governed by the Health & Safety Policy.

• Ensure proper ergonomic requirements are met and good ergonomic procedures are practiced.
• Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with Town Policies and all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

Please note:

• The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and clean Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement.

COMPENSATION AND REWARDS:

The Town of Slave Lake offers a competitive salary, and excellent perks. We foster a culture of learning and development to support employees as they grow, through a variety of employee development initiatives, an education assistance program and special project opportunities.