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Paid-On-Call Firefighter Application Package 2019
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MESSAGE FROM THE FIRE CHIEF
Step one complete.... You have picked up an application to join an amazing team here at Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue.
Firefighters are the foundation of our Fire Department. They are role models and will become leaders within our organization and the community. We select firefighters who take this leadership responsibility seriously and who pursue excellence as part of their daily activities. Service as a paid-on�call firefighter of our Department requires a serious commitment. Your decision to join us should not be made quickly - careful consideration should be made of the many factors associated with becoming a member of the Fire & Rescue Service. We ask you to conduct an honest self-evaluation before you submit your application. Familiarize yourself with the job functions and use the information to build your skill-sets. Review our screening process in its entirety in order to gain a full understanding of your role in the application process. Should you decide to apply, it is important to understand that the competition will be strong. Strong competition results in strong candidates and strong candidates produce quality firefighters. Preparation, combined with a positive attitude and solid foundation are essential to your success. Thank you for taking the first step and applying to become a part of something big. If you have any questions on becoming a SSIFR Firefighter please stop in the Ganges Fire Hall or connect with me directly via email at ageorge@saltspringfire.com. We hope you find SSIFR a good fit and hope to see you in the Class of 2019.
Arjuna George Fire Chief Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Required at the time of application: o o o o o o
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Legally entitled to work in Canada Minimum 18 years of age Must be able to pass a physical fitness test Must be able to pass the required medical exam Calss 5 BC Driver’s License (Class 7 acceptable Novice ‘N’) A favorable Driver's Abstract that has 6 points or less in any one year or 9 points or less in the five year history. Abstract must not have any 214/215 suspensions or any other impared driving conviction or any Superintendent of Motor Vehicle imposed suspension. Any pending or outstanding charges must be declared. A favorable criminal record that will not bring the Fire Department into disrepute or hamper one's ability to obtain a First Responder's Medical License. Full Time Resident of Salt Spring Island
CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING Due to the application process, the following application rules will apply: 1. The dates scheduled for the process are confirmed. If an applicant misses a scheduled portion of the process, the applicant will be rejected 2. The application, complete with the Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Record Check and the Doctor’s Authorization Form must be completed prior to October 31st, 2018. Missing documents or incomplete applications may result in your application being rejected. 3. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application being rejected.
PERSONAL INFORMATION Surname: _______________________________
Given Name(s): _________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________ Prov: _________ Postal Code: ___________ Home Telephone: (
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Date of Birth (dd/mmm/yyyy): _______________
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BC Medical Services Plan No: ______________________
Email: ________________________________________________ How did you hear about us?
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GENERAL INFORMATION How many years have you lived at the above address? ____ Please list any physical activities that you regularly participate in to keep yourslef in good physical condition: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you been involved in community work? oYES oNO If YES, please specify: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ List your interestd and hobbies: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have any disbailities or medical restrictions which may affect your ability to perform the duties of a Paid-On-Call (POC) Firefighter? oYES oNO If YES, please specify: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you speak and/or write a second language? oYES oNO If YES, please specify: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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CURRENT EMPLOYER Company: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Job Title: _____________________________________ Length of Employment: ________________________ Supervisor/Manager Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Telephone: (
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Duties: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you work shifts? oYES oNO What are your hours of work: From ____________ to _____________ Weekdays? oYES oNO Would your company allow you to respond to emergency calls during working hours? (check one) o Always o Usually o Rarely o Never Who can we contact to confirm this? Name: ________________________ Telephone: (
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Do you have your own vehicle? oYES oNO
Describe your experience/skills as they may apply to the Fire Department (ie: carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or other) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ How do you think you would be an asset to Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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DRIVER’S LICENSE INFORMATION
Driver’s License Number: __________________________ What Classes of License do you possess? Check all that apply. o1
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Do you have any restrictions on your driver’s license? oYES oNO If YES, please explain: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have an air brake endorsement? oYES oNO Indicate number of points showing on Driver’s Abstract: _________ Have you had any impaired or roadside suspensions, or any suspensions caused by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles? oYES oNO If YES, please explain: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Trucks/Heavy and/or Light Equipment experience: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Operating Skills: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
RELATED SKILLS First Aid Certification? oYES oNO
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CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCH Do you consent to a police information check? (vulnerable sector person of trust) oYES oNO NOTE: Consent is a requirement for consideration for hiring (Conviction for a criminal or summary offence does not necessarily preclude consideration for the position of firefighter. Convictions will be reviewed on the basis of their relation to this occupation.) Have you been convicted of a criminal or summary offence for which you have not received a pardon? oYES oNO If YES, give date and particulars of each: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you received a pardon? oYES oNO
Date: (dd/mmm/yyyy) _____________________
EDUCATION AND TRAINING SECONDARY/HIGH SCHOOL Name: _____________________________________ Location: _________________________________ Last grade completed: _______________________ Did you graduate? oYES oNO VOCATIONAL/TRADE/TECHNICAL INSTITUTION Name: _____________________________________ Location: _________________________________ Last grade completed: _______________________ Did you graduate? oYES oNO COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY Name: _____________________________________ Location: _________________________________ Last grade completed: _______________________ Did you graduate? oYES oNO Other Certificates, Licenses, Apprenticeships, Programs or Related Courses: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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REFERENCES (please provide three) EMPLOYERS OR DIRECT SUPERVISORS ONLY Reference 1 Name: ________________________________________________ Title: _______________________________ Organization: __________________________________________ Telephone: (
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Reference 2 Name: ________________________________________________ Title: _______________________________ Organization: __________________________________________ Telephone: (
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Reference 3 Name: ________________________________________________ Title: _______________________________ Organization: __________________________________________ Telephone: (
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : OCTOBER 31ST, 2018 FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY Testing and authorization documentation: Physical test completed: ______________________________________________________________________ Physician Statement: _________________________________________________________________________ Police Record Check: _________________________________________________________________________ Driving Record Check: ________________________________________________________________________
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING I, the undersigned, apply to enroll as a Paid-On-Call (POC) firefighter with the Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue and if accepted, will undertake to perform such duties as may be assigned to me by the Fire Chief or his/her delegate(s). I hereby certify: 1. That the information given on the application is true and I understand that any false or untrue statements will disqualify me for hire or will be cause for dismissal. 2. That I understand: • that my signature on this form is my permission to contact my present/past employers to obtain references and releases them from any liability from the Freedom of Information Act • that there will be a probationary work period during which my performance and suitability for the position will be reviewed • that as a condition of joining, I will be required to pass a medical exam before my confirmation • that I consent to a Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check Date: (dd/mmm/yyyy)_______________ Signature: _______________________________________________ By signing and submitting this application, you are indicating your acceptance of the above conditions. Application can be mailed or dropped off at: Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue 105 Lower Ganges Road Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T1 or faxed to: 250.537.2531 Thank you for completeing this application and for your interest in the Salt Spring Island Fire Department. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at the email below.
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST o
Application Complete
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Current Police Information Check (attach to the application)
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Current Driver’s Abstract (attach to the application)
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Completed Medical Letter (attach to the application)
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Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue 105 Lower Ganges Road Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T1 Phone: 250.537.2531
Medical Letter Dear Physician, The applicant has applied with the Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue deaprtment for the position of Paid-On-Call Firefighter Recruit. Please complete the following questionnaire with regard to the applicant’s ability to meet the physical, emotional and psychological demands of this position. For your reference, a job tasks and description is attached. APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ PHYSICIAN INFORMATION Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENT Please review the following description carefully. 1. Is the applicant medically fit to perform the duties described? 2. Is the applicant prescribed any medication that may affect his/her ability to perform the duties described? 3. Are there any other medical concerns that may impact on the individual’s ability to perform the duties described?
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COMMENTS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ I, the undersigned, am a legally qualified medical practitioner, licensed to practice in the Province of British Columbia. This report confirms my evaluation and medical opinion of the applicant. _________________________________________________________ Signature
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JOB TASKS AND DESCRIPTION - attach to MEDICAL Letter for your Doctor’s review “The following medical standards for the requirements outline under the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments 2007 Edition (referred to as “NFPA 1582”). The following information is provided as a general guideline and is not all-encompassing. The fire department shall evaluate the following 13 essential job tasks against the types and levels of the emergency services provided to the local community by the fire department. 1. Perform firefighting tasks (hose line operations, extensive crawling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions while wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods. 2. Wearing a SCBA which includes a demand valve-type positive-pressure face piece or HEPA filter masks, which requires the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads. 3. Exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological hazards, and/or heated gases, despite the use of personal protective ensembles and SCBA. 4. Wearing fire protective ensemble that is encapsulating and insulated, which will result in significant fluid loss that frequently progresses to clinical dehydration and can elevate core temperature to levels exceeding 102.2F (39°C). 5. Searching, finding, and rescue dragging or carrying victims ranging from newborns up to adults weighting over 200 lb (90 kg) to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility. 6. Advancing water filled hose line up to 2 1/2 in. (65 mm) in diameter from fire apparatus to occupancy (approximately 150ft (50m)), which can involve negotiating multiple flights of stairs, ladders, and other obstacles. 7. Climbing ladders, operating from heights, walking or crawling in the dark along narrow or uneven surfaces, and operating in proximity to electrical power lines and/or other hazards. 8. Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medications(s), or hydration. 9. Operating fire apparatus or other vehicles in an emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens. 10. Critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, including hot, dark, tightly enclosed spaces; that is further aggravated by fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions. 11. Ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, and drenching from hose lines and/or fixed protective systems (sprinklers). 12. Functioning as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members.”
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PAID ON CALL PHYSICAL TEST OUTLINE • Tower Climb: Candidate will climb two flights of stairs (two stories) carrying an apartment pack weighing approximately 25lbs. Every step must be touched on the way up and down. Handrail can and should be used to aid and guide. Candidate will proceed at a steady, controlled rate. No running. The tower climb will be conducted twice. • Hose Roll Hoist: Candidate will start at the top and hoist a hose roll weighing approximately 40lbs attached to a rope total of two stories. Candidate will use a hand over hand method in a controlled manner. The hose roll hoist will be conducted twice. • Forcible Entry: Candidate will pick up and swing and eight-pound hammer twenty full swings at a large tractor tire. The tire will be placed at approximately waist height. after completion, the candidate will set the hammer down in a controlled manner. Do not throw. • Hose Drag: Candidate will pick up and drag a 1 1/2” charged hose line 75 feet. At the end of 75 feet, candidate will open the nozzle at a set target, close the nozzle and place down in a controlled manner. • Dummy Drag: Candidate will drag ‘Rescue Randy’ dummy weighing approximately 175lbs fifty feet backwards. Candidate will have a spotter behind , guiding. • 1500 Meter Run Please check out our video demo of the Firefighter’s POC Testing SCAN with a Smartphone or Tablet
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Join an Amazing Team at Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue IMPORTANT DATES
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SEPTEMBER to OCTOBER 31ST - Application Intake
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OCTOBER 16th - OPEN HOUSE at Fire Hall # 2 (2470 Fulford Ganges Road - 7:00pm)
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OCTOBER 31st - Application Deadline (don’t forget all the attachments - review the Checklist)
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NOVEMBER 17th - Physical Fitness Test at Fire Hall # 2 (times to be advised)
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NOVEMBER 21st - 22nd - Panel Interviews at Fire Hall # 1 (105 Lower Ganges Road - Times to be advised)
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DECEMBER - Final Selection (let us know if you will be away in December)
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JANUARY 8th - START your LIFE with SSIFR
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Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue 105 Lower Ganges Road Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T1 Phone: 250.537.2531
REQUEST FOR POLICE INFORMATION CHECK Salt Spring Island RCMP
401 Lower Ganges Road Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V4 Phone: 250-537-5555 Fax: 250-537-1631
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Subject: Request for Police Information Check
Please complete a B.C. Police Information Check (for Employment/Volunteer work with Vulnerable Sector) for the following Paid-On-Call Firefighter Candidate:
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I hereby authorize the Salt Spring Island RCMP to release a copy of my completed B.C. Police Information Check for Employment/Volunteer work with Vulnerable Sector to the Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue Services: ______________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant
The Salt Spring Island RCMP may fax the completed B.B. PIC record/vulnerable persons check to the Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue Services at 250.537.2507. They may also mail the completed form to the office of the Fire Chief, at the address listed above.
Attention Applicant:
Thank you, Arjuna George Fire Chief
Please come to the Fire Hall at 105 Lower Ganges to pick up a signed Police Information Check, which you will then take to the RCMP to be processed.
ageorge@saltspringfire.com
Thank you.