REQUIREMENTS

All Staff

All personnel must pass a physical fitness test comprised of the following:

Complete in under 30 minutes: 3.2km walk wearing work boots and carrying a 35lb pack, AND
Complete in under 6 minutes: 3 sets of 20 sit-ups alternated with 3 sets of 20 pushups, AND
Complete in under 30 minutes: a 5km run,

OR

Completion of the WFX-Fit test in under 17:45 minutes (Type 2 Crews only). Preference may be given to applicants that meet National Deployment Standard of 14:30.

Wildland Firefighters

Panorama Crew Services has been providing experienced Wildland Fire Crews since 2003.

These crews meet national standards and can be exported to other jurisdictions in Canada. They have a higher level of experience, certifications, and fitness. The T2 crews are used to support higher priority targets and/or more complex operations requiring the higher skill set. To be considered for our Type 2 crews, fire fighters must have a minimum of 17 days actively involved in Fire Suppression. Candidates must also complete a Government run fitness test in May (WFX-Fit) with a time faster than 17:45.

Required Certifications for Type 2 Firefighters:

S-100 (Basic Fire Suppression & Safety)
S-185 (Fire Entrapment Avoidance)
WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
ICS 100 (Incident Command Systems)
S-211 (Fire Environment)
S-212 (Fire Line Communications)
S-213 (Use of Bulldozers & Heavy Equipment)
Basic First Aid with Transportation Endorsement

Type 3 (T3) Wildland Fire Fighters are supplied on an, “if and when needed” basis for low to moderate complexity incidents such as expanded attack, mop-up, and patrol. No experience is required to become a Type 3 firefighter, however, you must be 19 years of age or older. S-100 and S-185 courses will be provided by Panorama for crew members who stay on with us until the end of the season.

Required Certifications for Type 3 Firefighters:

(These certifications may be taken after the time of application)

S-100 (Basic Fire Suppression & Safety)
S-185 (Fire Entrapment Avoidance)
WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
ICS 100 (Incident Command Systems)

Structure Protections Crews (SPC) are deployed to protect communities that are threatened by wildfires. These crews are primarily used in BC, but can be deployed to other jurisdictions across Canada. These crews are a crossover between wildland fire fighting and structural firefighting. No prior experience in either is needed, but it is very advantageous!

Structure Protection Firefighter certifications:

S-100 (Basic Fire Suppression & Safety)
S-185 (Fire Entrapment Avoidance)
WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
ICS 100 (Incident Command Systems)
PLUS WSPP-115 Structure Protection Workshop

Wildfire Apprenticeship Program

Applicants between 18 and 19 years of age during the fire season may be eligible for our Apprenticeship Program. Wildfire Apprentices will be partnered up with a mentor, and will go out with fire crews throughout the summer. They may be used for fuel management work instead if there is a shortage of wildfires.

Apprentices will receive all of the same training offered to Type 3 crew members.

You must be 18 years of age on or before July 1st to be considered for this position.

Due to limitations of minors on government contracts, Panorama will only accept up to 4 applicants into our Apprenticeship program each fire season across all marshalling points.

Required Certifications for Wildfire Apprenticeship Program

S-100 (Basic Fire Suppression & Safety)
S-185 (Fire Entrapment Avoidance)
WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
ICS 100 (Incident Command Systems)

Other Certifications

The following certifications will increase your chances of receiving a call-out, and will increase your pay rate with Panorama Crew Services. Although Panorama does not provide training for all of the courses below, we can assist you in locating providers.

Basic First Aid with Transportation Endorsement
Advanced First Aid
UNBC Dangerous Tree Assessor (DTA), Wildland Fire Module
CAGC Power Saw Operator (PSO), Level 1 or 2
NFPA 1001, FF1 or 2
Intermediate First and with Transportation Endorsement
Class 5 Drivers License

All Other Positions

Required Certifications for Medics:

Advanced First Aid minimum or EMR, PCP, EMT
Class 5 Driver License & copy of ICBC Abstract
S-100 (Basic Fire Suppression & Safety)
S-185 (Fire Entrapment Avoidance)
ICS 100
WHMIS 2015
GPS knowledge
Radio Communication S-212 or equivalent experience

Training Available

These courses are offered by Panorama as part of onboarding at no cost for successful applicants:

ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
S-100 Basic Fire Suppression
S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance
S-211 Introduction to Fire Weather
S-212 Fireline Communications
S-213 Working Around Heavy Equipment
S-230 Introduction to Suppervision
S-235 Ignition Operations
S-241 Fire Assessment
WSSP-115 Structure Protection Workshop
GPS Training
Resource Road Driver Training

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