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3. Retained Firefighters
4. Being a retained firefighter

Being a retained firefighter

A Retained firefighter is responsible to the Officer in Charge of the fire station. He/she must comply with all departmental instructions regarding station duties, drills and emergency incident operations.

Retained Firefighters do many things for their community. These include, but are not limited to:

• Extinguishing fires
• Engaging in fire prevention activities, including community education programs
• Taking effective action at incidents involving rescue and hazardous material spillages

Other major activities involve:

• Responding to incidents when available and maintain a satisfactory attendance record consistent with departmental policy.
• Attending all Station drills, Superintendents drills and Regional Training Officers drills (approximately twelve to twenty per year).
• Being proficient in the use and safe handling of all equipment
• Performing all duties assigned by the Captain / Commander
• Participating in community based fire prevention, community education and hazmat programs
• Being conversant with the regulations and comply with directions
• Complying with equal employment opportunity, occupational health and safety policies, the Charter of Principles for a Culturally Diverse Society and the Code of Conduct

• Equal Employment Opportunity (PDF, 30KB)
• Occupational Health and Safety (PDF, 28KB)
• Charter of Principles for a Culturally Diverse Society (PDF, 19KB)
• Code of Conduct (PDF, 34KB)