Closing Date:

Posting comes off at 12:00am on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.

Multiple positions available as an Auxiliary Firefighter for Vernon Fire and Rescue Services.

Hourly Pay: $18.11/Hour

The City of Vernon is currently accepting applications for Auxiliary Firefighters. Requirements are:

• Applicants must live or work within 8 km of the Predator Ridge Fire Station located at 70 Predator Ridge Dr, Vernon BC.
• Applicants must provide a current copy of their Driver’s Abstract with application and at least two (2) reference contacts.
• If applicable, please include copies of relevant certifications with application.
• Preference will be given to qualified or experienced applicants.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide a Police Information Check, Medical Release Form, and undergo a Firefighter Fitness Evaluation to qualify for the position. Information regarding the requirements for completing the physical fitness evaluation is included below.

Auxiliary Firefighter Application Package:

The City of Vernon is committed to providing effective and efficient fire protection and rescue services. Vernon Fire-Rescue Service’s purpose is to save lives and property. Typically, Auxiliary Firefighters find that participation in the program can provide a personal sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

Service as an Auxiliary Firefighter with the department requires commitment.  Consideration of the different elements of service should be well understood. This application has been designed to provide foundational information that will assist you in determining whether Auxiliary Firefighting is a suitable pursuit for you.

Vernon Fire Rescue Services has proudly been serving the citizens of Vernon for 130 years. 

Our Values

Our team values professionalism, compassion, courage, unity and strength. Through these values, we are proud to provide life safety services and leadership to our community.

Our Mission

Pride. Compassion. Courage. Community.

Our Vision

To be recognized as industry leaders in fire prevention, safety, response and recovery while working within a healthy, respectful, community-focused culture. We will achieve this by continuously developing capacity and ability within our department; developing service-focused programs; strengthening relationships with our community, with our leaders and with each other; fostering strong leadership and trust at every level and remaining grounded in our values.

Philosophy of Operations 

Our value system is an enduring prioritization of principles that represent the preferred conduct and results for VFRS. This value system defines what members and our organization consider to be appropriate behaviours and outcomes. The values of VFRS are organized into a philosophy of operations, and this philosophy is demonstrated by observable and measurable results.

Professionalism 

VFRS and each member is committed to providing professional service to our community, as a composite department, consisting of both full‐time and paid‐on‐call members. Professionalism is achieved and maintained by:

• Maintaining a state of readiness to respond.
• Ensuring equipment is in good repair through regular inspection and run‐ups.
• Ensuring we possess adequate skills and knowledge for the services we provide.
• Respecting our profession by conducting ourselves in a manner which is beyond reproach.
• Remaining focused on providing excellent public service.
• Treating others with kindness, respect, patience and consideration.
• By continuously improving ourselves and our department.
• By treating everyone like a valued customer.  

Compassion 

VFRS and its members demonstrate compassion for others by:

• Considering the needs and perspectives of others.
• Providing competent services to those in need.
• Being truthful