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We keep fire-detection and suppression systems in working order, respond to hazardous material spills and maintain self-contained breathing apparatus. We drive and operate fire fighting apparatus and respond to aircraft and vehicle incidents. MARTIN: We do a lot more than fight fires,in buildings. MAINVILLE: Wherever our forces train, fight and fly, we’re there – ready to cope with anything that gets thrown our way. I’m Corporal Lawrence Martin from Niagara Falls, Ontario – and I’m a Fire Fighter at 8 Wing Trenton. I’m Master Corporal Shawn Mainville, I’m from Cornwall, Ontario – I’m a Fire Fighter presently serving at Canadian Forces Fire and CBRN Academy in Borden, Ontario. Appropriate training, environmental clothing and equipment are provided. Firefighters may deploy away from their home base in support of military operations in Canada or abroad for up to six months.
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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.