Township of Wellesley Fire Department Application

The Township of Wellesley Fire Department is comprised of 63 paid-on-call firefighters, 2 part-time deputy fire chiefs, 1 part-time administration assistant and 1 full-time fire chief. There are 3 fire stations within the Township located in Linwood, St Clements and Wellesley. The Department responds to approximately 300 calls per year. The Township has a population of 11,000 and approximately 274,000 acres of land covering 103 square miles.

Fire stations maintain a staffing complement of 21 paid-on call firefighters including 1 district chief, 4 captains and 16 firefighters. The Stations are equipped with a pumper, a tanker, and a rescue apparatus. Our fleet is rounded out with a 75ft. aerial housed at station 3 in the Village of Wellesley.

Training is an essential part of being a firefighter and training nights are held regularly. All fire personnel are required to attend a minimum 20 training nights per year as well as participate in other mandatory training that may occur.

To be considered for the position of firefighter, applicants must live in the response area of a Township of Wellesley fire station. Firefighter’s are required to carry a pager and be on call and available to respond to incidents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Firefighters protect lives and property of the residents of the Township of Wellesley from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies or exposure to dangerous conditions created by man or nature. Being a fire fighter requires a significant commitment from candidates and their families.

REQUIREMENTS AND JOB SKILLS

Recruitment Requirements:

• Must submit a Township of Wellesley firefighter application to Fire Department Administrative Office.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must submit a current police check upon being successful.
• Must produce a doctor’s physical examination form signed by your doctor upon being successful.
• Must be able to attend recruit training programs and regular scheduled training.
• Must live within a reasonable distance of a fire station.
• Understand that you are on a one year probation period.
• Must supply a driver’s abstract upon being successful.
• If you don’t already have a DZ License, you will be required to obtain one at your own expense within one year of commencing employment

Your decision to apply to the department should not be taken lightly. Careful consideration should be made of the many factors associated with becoming a firefighter.

Job Skills

• A team player, be able to take direction, follow the chain of command.
• Wears personal protective equipment as required by the health and safety act.
• Must not be claustrophobic and shall be able to work in confined spaces and use self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Capable of working from heights,while standing on ladders and lifting heavy equipment and be in good physical condition.
• Lays and connects hose, directs water streams under the direction of the company officer.
• Searches for and rescues persons in danger and administers first aid to the injured.
• Ventilates premises to release heat/smoke and conducts salvage operations to prevent water damage.
• Able to operate a variety of firefighting equipment and apparatus with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Capable of handling critical incident stress and medical emergencies.
• Follow the fire department policies and procedures,rules and regulations.
• Clean equipment, apparatus and equipment checks to ensure operation and readiness for the next alarm.
• Cleans and maintains protective equipment and ensures it is ready for use.
• Participates in training activities and serves on committees as requested.
• Reports the loss or damage to apparatus and equipment.

Township of Wellesley Firefighters Hiring Process

1. Completed applications are to be submitted to the fire chief.
2. Applications are reviewed and a list will be compiled for interviews. Only successful candidate will be contacted.
3. Applicants will be interviewed by the station district chief and captains.
4. Offer of employment made by fire chief, subject to applicant supplying a) Current police check, b) Up-to-date medical by physician, c) Driver’s abstract
5. New recruits are required to successfully obtain the NFPA 1001 firefighter level I & II, first aid and CPR/defibrillation.

Questions can be directed to: Township of Wellesley Fire Department (519) 699-3941

Application for Employment

I hereby apply for part-time employment with the Township of Wellesley Fire Department. I submit the following information for your consideration.

Persons to notify in case of emergency

I affirm and certify that the information given on this application is correct. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentation, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for refusal of this application or immediate dismissal if employed by the Township of Wellesley.

I agree to have a physical examination including x-rays and other tests or procedures required by a medical doctor. I understand that my employment is contingent on the examination results.

I also understand that the standard probationary period is one year and employment is subject to satisfactory completion.

I fully understand that my employment is accepted based on my availability to respond to emergency calls and mandatory minimum attendance at training nights. Any change in the status of my availability must be reported to the fire chief immediately and could result in termination of employment.

Upon termination of employment, I agree to return all properties of the Township of Wellesley Fire Department in good condition.

I hereby authorize the Township of Wellesley to contact the people listed as references in order to furnish the Township with any information they may have concerning job performance. I also release any such individual or institution from any liability because of furnishing such information.

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