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Township of Wellesley Fire and Rescue Service Application

The Township of Wellesley Fire and Rescue Service is comprised of 63 paid-on-call firefighters, one fulltime Administrator, one part-time Deputy Fire Chief, and one fulltime Fire Chief. There are three fire stations within the Township of Wellesley located in the settlement areas of Linwood (Station 51), St Clements (Station 52), and Wellesley (Station 53). The Fire Department responds to approximately 300 calls per year. The Township has a population of roughly 11,500 and approximately 274,000 acres of land covering 103 square miles.

Each fire station maintains a staffing complement of 21 paid-on call Firefighters including one District Chief, four Captains and 16 Firefighters. All stations are equipped with a pumper, tanker, and a rescue apparatus. Our fleet is rounded out with a 75ft. aerial housed at Station 53 in the Village of Wellesley.

Training is an essential part of being a Firefighter and training nights are held weekly. All fire personnel are required to attend a minimum of 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. Firefighters 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 Firefighter requires a significant commitment from candidates and their families.

Eligibility Criteria

• Submit a Township of Wellesley Firefighter application
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check
• Successful candidates must produce a physical examination form signed by your family physician
• Must be able to attend recruit training programs and regular scheduled training.
• Must live within The Township of Wellesley and/or a reasonable distance of a fire station.
• Understand that you are on a one-year probation period.
• Supply a driver’s abstract upon being successful.
• Possess or obtain during the probationary period a Class "D" licence with a "Z" air brake endorsement at your own expense.

Being a Volunteer Firefighter requires a significant commitment. 

Careful consideration should be made of the many factors associated with becoming a firefighter.

 Job Skills

• Team player that can take direction and follow the chain of command.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required by the Health and Safety Act.
• Cannot 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.
• Lay and connect hose, direct water streams under the direction of the Officer.
• Searches for and rescues persons in danger and administers First Aid
• Ventilates premises to release heat/smoke and conducts salvage operations to prevent water damage.
• Ability 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
• Clean and maintain protective equipment and ensure it is ready for use.
• Participate in training activities and serve on committees as requested.
• Report loss and/or damage to apparatus and equipment.

Township of Wellesley Firefighters Hiring Process

1. Completed online Application
2. Applications are reviewed and a list will be compiled for interviews. Only successful candidate will be contacted.
3. Offer of employment made by Fire Chief, subject to applicant supplying: Current police check, Up-to-date medical by physician, Driver’s abstract
4. New recruits are required to successfully obtain the NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I & II, First Aid and CPR/defibrillation.

For more information, please contact the Fire Chief at 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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