Brandon Fire & Emergency Services announced the launch of its latest recruitment drive last week, to fill seven positions and add to their short list for future opportunities.
'As one of the leading emergency service providers in Manitoba, Brandon Fire & Emergency Services is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community,' stated their most recent news release. 'We seek motivated candidates who are eager to make a difference and serve the public with integrity and excellence.'
Brandon Fire and Emergency Services have released a promotional video, now available on the City’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com
The City of Brandon is currently accepting applications from qualified firefighters/paramedics who are interested in applying for the Brandon Fire and Emergency Services Short List.
General information, eligibility criteria, and the application handbook are available online at jobbank.brandon.ca.
“We are looking for individuals who are excited about wanting to join our family to be a valuable part of our strong team,” said Terry Parlow, Chief of Emergency Services.
The City of Brandon has a highly regarded dual service department offering both Fire Protection and Ambulance Services.
"The majority of our staff are completely trained in firefighting Level 1 and 2, as well as being primary care paramedics," explains Deputy chief, Jason Potter. "Brandon Fire and Emergency Services goes to approximately 8500 calls per year and of those calls roughly 90% of them are EMS-related calls. So, when you see an ambulance in the City of Brandon it's most likely being run out of one of our two fire halls in the city."
This department serves a population of about 53,230 within Brandon and around 7,000 individuals in the surrounding municipalities of Cornwallis, Elton, and Oakland-Wawanesa. The entire service area covers 1,255 square kilometres.
The department has a total staff complement of 96, headed by Chief of Emergency Services Terry Parlow, and Deputy Chiefs of Emergency Services Jason Potter and Marc Lefebvre.
Please listen to more with Deputy Chief, Jason Potter, below!
The department has two training officers, four fire prevention inspectors/officers, 16 officers, 68 firefighters/paramedics, and three administrative staff.
Brandon Fire and Emergency Services employs both cross trained Firefighter/Paramedics as well as Paramedics who specialize in Community Paramedicine.
To apply for a position with Brandon Fire & Emergency Services visit jobbank.brandon.ca.