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Fire Department
"Serving Swift Current Since 1910"
VISION
Safeguarding our community through prevention and protection
MISSION
We are a composite fire department that delivers quality fire, rescue and pre-hospital medical services to our community and neighbours using progressive methods while pursuing a high standard of integrity and professionalism.
VALUES
Integrity
Accountability
Well being of residents
Continuous learning and development
Cost effectiveness in all we do
Creativity
Excellence in customer service
Empowerment
Message from the Fire Chief
Welcome to the Swift Current Fire Department website. It is our intention to have a website that is useful to the public and others, providing information on our department but more importantly on how you can protect yourself and your family.
Our department provides a wide range of services to the community as listed below. Our department is also responsible for emergency preparedness for potential disaster situations. Please surf our website to obtain information on these services and activities.
It is our hope that you find this site both useful and informative. For those of you seeking additional information, please contact us at b.springer@swiftcurrent.ca
Sincerely,
Fire Chief Denis M. Pilon, CD, CFO
Fire Department Services We Provide
- Fire Prevention
- Public Education
- Fire Suppression
- Emergency Medical Services in support of Swift Current Ambulance
- Dangerous Goods Response
- Vehicle Extrications
- Building Inspections
- Fire Investigations
- Specialized Rescue Services - Water, Ice, Rope, High Angle, Machinery
Fire Careers
We are currently not recruiting for full time firefighters, but we encourage you to submit your resume to Human Resources if you possess the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 or GED equivalency
- NFPA 1001 - Fire Fighter Level II - IFSAC or ProBoard Certified
- NFPA 472 - Hazardous Materials - Awareness and Operations - IFSAC or ProBoard Certified
- NFPA 1002 - Apparatus Driver Operator - IFSAC or ProBoard Certified
- NFPA 1041 - Fire Service Instructor Level I - IFSAC or ProBoard Certified
- Incident Command 100
- Cardio Pulmunary Rescusitation "C" Certificate
- Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate
- Current CPAT Test or DND Firefighter Physical Fitness Test (completed within last 6 months)
- Visual acuity greater than 20/30 uncorrected, normal color vision & normal hearing ability
- Valid Class 3A Drivers License or higher (provide a Drivers Abstract)
- Criminal Record Check
- Ability to communicate effectively both written & orally in the English language
News Releases
- Fireworks Unlawful in Swift Current - new
- Grassland and Outdoor Fire Safety
- Pet Emergency Preparedness
- Fire Pit Safety
KidZone
Emergency Preparedness
Learn how to prepare your EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT. Contact the Emergency Preparedness Office at 306-778-2760 or email us at b.springer@swiftcurrent.ca
Contact Us
Swift Current Fire Department 236 Chaplin Street East Swift Current, SK S9H 5B2 Canada Tel: 306-778-2760 Fax: 306-778-9191 Web content: b.springer@swiftcurrent.ca
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