Wildland Urban Interface Team Member (Firefighter)

Wildland Urban Interface Team Member (Firefighter)

**Reporting to the Wildland Urban Interface Team Supervisor, the Wildland Urban Interface Member (Firefighter) as part of the Protective Services Department, is generally responsible for the response to Wildland Urban Interface Events provincially, staff training provision to High Level Fire Department members and other departments, municipal emergency planning assistance, assisting in Emergency Management, Fire Department Support and Response as well as Equipment Readiness. The Wildland Urban Interface Team Member will also assist in the coordination of Wildland Fire Mitigation under the guidance of the Town’s Wildfire Mitigation Strategy.

Qualifications : The minimum level of education required to perform these responsibilities are: - Grade 12 Diploma;

• NFPA 1001 Level 2;
• S215 WUI program or equivalent;
• Wildland Firefighting training (NFPA 1051 or Type 1 Wildfire Crew Member);
• Standard First Aid/Level C CPR; and - ICS 100. - Must pass the High Level Fire Department Physical Assessment Test

Special Requirements : The minimum experience required to perform these responsibilities are: - Minimum of 3 years experience in Structural Fire Service, Wildland Fire Operations or Wildland Urban Interface Operations.

Miscellaneous Information : Other requirements are: - Demonstrated good management, written and verbal communication skills;

• Sound understanding of the Alberta Workplace Health & Safety Legislation, Fire Department Standards;
• Clear Criminal Record Check (to be supplied by the applicant);