2018 Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Guide - …

1 Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Guide At the Burlington Fire Department; we strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. The Burlington Fire Department has a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role, and is unified in our shared commitment to excellence, innovation and social responsibility. Mission Statement "Who We Are Today" The Burlington Fire Department is a team of highly trained and caring professionals who provide vital emergency response, prevention and education services that increase community safety and quality of life.

2 Vision Statement "Who We Want To Be" The Burlington Fire Department will be the leader in our profession in service excellence, advanced training, employee development, use of technology and ongoing department evaluation to ensure community safety and quality of life. Our Values Public safety Firefighter safety Customer service Our three key values are at the forefront of everything we do. These values Guide us every day as we integrate the three lines of defense - public education, inspection and code enforcement and emergency response - to prevent fires and reduce losses, injuries and deaths.

3 What does it take to be a Volunteer Firefighter with the City of Burlington? Strong moral and personal values. Hard working and physically fit. Humility and genuine desire to put others first. Willingness to help and serve community. Can demonstrate understanding of the importance of earning and upholding the trust and confidence of the people served. General Information The Burlington Fire Department (BFD) Volunteer Firefighting Division is comprised of 2 Volunteer divisions. These stations are: Station 1, located at 1255 Fairview Street, Burlington Station 5, located at 2241 Kilbride Street, Burlington.

4 The Burlington Fire Department is currently seeking volunteers for both Station 1 and Station 5. Volunteer firefighters serve the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to large-scale community emergencies. Volunteer firefighters may perform first response or support duties including but not limited to: activities at emergency incidents large or small; emergency pre-hospital medical aid, and hazardous material incident support activities. Being a Volunteer Firefighter requires a significant commitment of your time to both train and respond to emergency incidents.

5 Your safety and that of your fellow firefighters , and the public, depends on the skills you will learn and more importantly maintain and improve. Volunteer firefighters must have a life/work balance that allows the flexibility to respond to emergency incidents in accordance with the attendance requirements outlined below. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter with the BFD you must determine both your eligibility for becoming a Volunteer Firefighter and your ability to maintain an active status with regards to availability and residency requirements.

6 Residency requirements: Station 1- Have a permanent residence in the City of Burlington within 20 minutes travel time to Station No. 1 at 1255 Fairview St. Station No. 5 Have a permanent residence within 6 a minute travel time to Station 5 District boundaries. #2 Side Rd, Milborough Town Line, Derry Road and Bell School Line. Response requirements: Ability to respond to a variety of calls requiring flexible availability during all times of the day including daytime, evenings, overnight and weekends Emergency response attendance must be achieved and maintained at a minimum of 30% of the total emergency responses dispatched to the station they are assigned within a calendar year.

7 Training attendance (every Wednesday evening and mandatory training as required) must be achieved and maintained at a minimum of 70% of the training sessions and/or completion of 100% of the mandatory training within a calendar year. Recruit Application requirements: Apply on line and submit a resume at A Volunteer Firefighter must be 18 years of age or older. Legally entitled to work in Canada Pass a health, medical evaluation, and fitness assessment Must meet vision requirement: o 20/30 uncorrected or 20/40 corrected o Satisfactory completion of a color vision test.

8 Proof of a valid unrestricted Ontario Class G drivers license prior to being offered a Volunteer Firefighter position. Provide a criminal record check including a vulnerable sector search at your own expense (proof of this is not required until Volunteer opportunity is confirmed) Additional qualifications preferred but not a required: DZ License Previous Fire Fighting Experience Formal First Aid Training An information session will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 at 7 at Burlington Fire Headquarters, Station No.

9 1, 1255 Fairview Street. Fire training staff will share information about requirements, preferred qualifications and how to apply online. The Application Process Candidates must register as an applicant (if you have not already done so) including a resume submission as well as apply to this specific vacancy at , you will receive an email thanking you for your registration as well as an email acknowledging your application to this vacancy. If you do not receive an email acknowledging your application, please contact Human Resources at 905-335-7602.

10 Burlington Fire Department Volunteer Recruitment Flow Chart 2019 Recruitment Advertisement in Burlington Post (2 postings in weekly distribution) Utilize Other Media Options Also - COB Applications available on the City of Burlington Website Open - Monday, April 15th, 2019 Closes - Friday, May 3rd, 2019 Recruit Information Night @ HQ on Wednesday April 24th, 2019 at 7pm Applications will be reviewed Volunteer staff review & selection Selected candidates will be invited to attend an interview: All successful Station 1 applicants will be contacted by Saturday, May 18th, 2019 and will be invited to attend an interview.