Become a Paid-on-Call Member

You are…

• a team player
• a quick thinker
• a natural leader
• an excellent communicator
• able to thrive in high-stress situations
• older than 18
• ready for a challenge

Your mission:

To enhance The Strathmore Fire Department through quick response to emergencies, fire safety education, and support of the fire department’s other activities.

You have:

• A Canadian class 5 driver’s license
• Grade 12 education certificate or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and communication in English (written and oral)
• Excellent physical condition (physical tests or medical checks are required)
• Current Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C certificates

Your responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to respond to emergency situations
• Protect citizens in times of crisis
• Rescue and evaluate people from hazardous environments
• Perform the duties of emergency responder, fire suppression, and public education as assigned
• Learn the trades of emergency responder including different jobs such as hose and pump operator
• Respond to a broad range of emergency situations including motor vehicle accidents
• Provide pre-hospital care for victims
• Be a community role model
• Responsible for upgrading and maintaining skills/knowledge and physical requirements
• Maintain fire station and the upkeep of firefighting equipment

Your environment:

• Fast paced and ever-changing
• Team-oriented

Estimated hours:

• 2.5 hours Training per week
• 3+ hours Fire Calls per week

Interested click here to fill out a paid-on-call application package.

Contact the Strathmore Fire Department today at 403-934-3022.