Fire Hall Dispatcher - Full Time and Causal

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Job Title: Fire Hall Dispatcher- Part Time/Casual Comox 

Location:  19 Wing, Comox

Pay: $22.29 plus RSP 

Shifts: 0730-1630 /1630-0730

Schedule: Full-time and Causal

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become conversant with WSOs, Wing Fire Orders, Commissionaire Policy and Procedures Manual and these Post Orders.
• Provide building security during normal silent hours and in the absence of firefighting personnel.
• Ensure only authorized personnel have access to the fire hall and the alarm room.
• Conducting the radio dispatching of fire hall personnel and equipment.
• Responding to telephone calls, including Emergency 911 service call.
• Monitoring of the 19 Wing Fire Alarm system, including any remote alarms.
• Initiating in-house alarms, in response to telephone calls and/or   external alarms.
• Monitoring designated FM radio channels.
• Maintaining a record of times and events as they unfold when Fire Hall resources are deployed.
• Action Senior Fire Fighters order’s as directed.
• Making PA announcements as required.
• Completing computer generated forms/reports as required. (IFSMR, Emergency Response, and VOR reports).
• Controlling access to the Key Press and maintain the key register.
• Maintaining the daily Fire Department Log Book.
• Notwithstanding the above, Duty Cmres will follow any additional orders and directions given by the WFC, DFC and Cmre Det Cmdr.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Have or be able to obtain a Government of Canada level II (Secret) security clearance
• Must be physically fit and able to walk patrols.
• Must be able to work in a range of weather conditions throughout shift.
• Must be fluent in the English language - written, verbal and reading skills.
• Have excellent attention to detail and incident report writing skills.
• Have excellent problem solving skills with an ability to handle stressful situations in a calm manner.
• Have the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in varying situations.
• Have superior customer service skills. 

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Free and paid training programs.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• A variety of shifts to maximize work-life balance!
• Exclusive partnership rates with BMO, Bell, and Hero Travel program 
• Recognition and reward programs.
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free uniform and dry-cleaning reimbursement.
• Safety boot reimbursement and PPE provided (as applicable).
• RRSP contributions.
• Referral bonuses.
• And more!