fire prevention officer

Fire Officer - OperationsJob TypeEmergency Management / Emergency ServicesClosing dateSep 18, 2026Job DescriptionA rewarding, exciting and challenging experience awaits!We are looking for a Fire Officer to join our team! This role assists in organizing, directing, supervising and coordinating activities associated with the department and ensuring effective and efficient firefighting and rescue techniques and procedures. The Officer is responsible for the efficient training of subordinate officers and firefighters, fire and life safety initiatives as well as operational response, all in consultation with the Regional Deputy Fire Chief.EMPLOYEES THAT REPORT DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION:Full-time Firefighters, Battalion OfficersSALARY:$36.82 - $46.40ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Administration Collect relevant incident information and complete all applicable incident documentation as required for database entry. Work collaboratively with other municipal staff in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124 and the Town of Slave Lake, building partnerships with these municipal partners and provincial agencies to advance the interests of effective fire and rescue services for the region. Promote fire prevention throughout the region through inspections, public appearances and public education programs. Organize, direct and carry out training of personnel in the various methods of firefighting and rescue techniques and the use of equipment for emergency response. Consult with supervisors regarding approval of fire service policy/direction/priorities and interpretation of Town of Slave Lake policies/procedures. Complete and maintain daily time records for Firefighters. Supervision Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fulltime firefighters in consultation with the Regional Fire Chief and Regional Deputy Fire Chief. Upon designation, direct/supervise personnel, apparatus, equipment and property of the department at emergency scenes, ensuring strict compliance with standard operating guidelines of the department either as a Truck/Company Officer, Sector Officer or Incident Commander. Provide direct leadership training and mentorship to subordinate officer, senior firefighter and firefighter positions. Provide direction to firefighters regarding effective training and emergency operations.Operation Provide fire services and emergency scene leadership as a truck officer and/or command including scene evaluation, strategy & tactics to be employed, direction of emergency personnel and resources to effectively and efficiently bring the situation to a safe conclusion. Backfill Duty Officer On-Call and/or Truck Officer during the week and weekend as needed or required to supplement paid-on-call officers (Hall 1-HQ officers only), providing timely assistance and/or guidance in response to varied customer concerns. Oversee the post-incident general upkeep and orderliness of the fire station and the maintenance and operation of all emergency equipment and apparatus. Oversee general upkeep and orderliness of each fire station and the maintenance and operation of all emergency equipment and apparatus. Ensure that tasks are performed safely and in compliance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures Perform other related duties as required or as responsibilities necessitate.AUTHORITIES OF THIS POSITION Make day-to-day routine decisions according to established policies and procedures and standard practices Depending on the subject of the decision, effects on service to the public, volunteers, Town and MD staff, policies, and procedures, liability, and administrative and/or political ramifications, etc. Split second strategic or tactical decisions made in emergencies that are positively or negatively impacted: life safety, degree of victim trauma, extent of property damage, business revenue and wage loss, liability, insurance premiums, etc. Use pleasant manner and sound judgment when dealing with the public and Location Slave Lake , AB Work location On site Salary $ 36.82 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CivicJobs.ca #115601 Various locations Slave Lake, AB