Firefighter / Paramedic

City of Brandon Posted : January 13, 2026

Expires : June 30, 2026

NOTE : In order to be invited into the competition process, your complete application must be received by Human Resources, prior to the competition closing date, and must contain all of the requested information. Incomplete packages will not advance without prior approval from the Competition Administrator.

Rate of Pay : $36.62 - $50.86 per hour (2026 rates)

This competition will include testing and an interview, as well as a psychological assessment.

Purpose of Position

A Firefighter / Paramedic will deliver, as a member of the emergency services team, fire fighting, emergency and non-emergency medical services, non-emergency services, and rescue in Brandon and the surrounding area.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms to combat, control, and extinguish fires and to perform the necessary duties related to fire fighting such as ventilation, search and rescue, overhaul and salvage;
• Responds to emergency calls for medical assistance and performs emergency medical duties at the PCP level as per Manitoba Health Guidelines and Protocols and / or Department standards;
• Provides medical care and assessment within the Brandon Police Services Detention Unit.
• Receives incoming emergency and business calls and assists in the logging of information and dispatching of appropriate personnel and equipment as per General Operating Guidelines or as directed;
• Attends all In-House training sessions to maintain a level of competence and certification satisfactory to meet all Fire Department standards and participates in external training sessions as directed and required;
• Maintains records and prepares forms and reports required through the delivery of the emergency services;
• Cleans, operates, and maintains fire, rescue, and ambulance vehicles, equipment, personal protective gear, and all other related apparatus to Department standards;
• Performs housekeeping and routine maintenance tasks of emergency services facilities and grounds as required or assigned;
• Performs public fire education and fire prevention duties as directed;
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

NOTE : This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience

Successfully completed the following courses or equivalent courses (mandatory) :

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Completion of the following courses (preferred) :

Work Conditions

The Firefighter / Paramedic and / or Paramedic works in a team environment.

The Handbook has been prepared to provide an outline of the application and competition process. It contains information that will answer many of your questions. Please read all of the information carefully before proceeding with your application submission.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources for clarification at the phone number below.

Complete competition details and forms are available in the Handbook which may be obtained :

The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!

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