Firefighters provide 24 hour fire protection by working in teams that rotate responsibilities and shifts, and are supported by day staff that includes the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and Inspectors.

Respond to aircraft cable engagements and provide mobile arrestor gear skillsĪlthough members of the Air Force, Firefighters may work to support Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, or Royal Canadian Air Force operations.

Respond as part of an Airfield Engineering Squadron.

Provide helicopter rescue and damage control services as a member of a firefighting team.

Provide peer and public instruction and education.

Perform inspector duties, conduct inspections, and project reviews in order to make recommendations and corrective measures.

Maintain fire department equipment such as ladders, hose, rope, breathing apparatus, extinguishers, personal protective equipment, and all associated rescue equipment and vehicles.

Inspect and test fixed fire suppression and detection systems.Drive and operate all types of firefighting vehicles.Perform rescue, extinguishment, ventilation, overhaul, and forcible entry operations.

The primary responsibilities of Firefighters are to: Fire investigation, fire prevention and life safety inspection are also areas of expertise. They perform a variety of tasks including aircraft rescue, structural, and wild land firefighting, automobile extrication, hazardous material, and confined space/high-angle rescue. Firefighters prevent the loss of life or property due to fire.

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