Loon River WUI office
February 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Full Time
Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) Firefighter
The KTC Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) Team is seeking motivated, physically capable individuals to join a highly skilled, professional firefighting and training group dedicated to protecting communities from wildfire. This role is ideal for individuals who want meaningful, hands-on work in dynamic environments, value teamwork and leadership, and are committed to wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and response.
This position goes beyond traditional wildfire suppression. Members of the KTC WUI Team play a vital role in community protection, emergency response, mitigation operations, and wildfire education. You will work on the front lines of wildfire incidents, deploy throughout the province, support communities before, during, and after wildfire events, and help train firefighters and community members in WUI best practices.
Responsibilities
Wildfire & WUI Operations
• Respond to wildfires as part of a coordinated WUI engine crew
• Protect homes, communities, and critical infrastructure within the WUI
• Conduct structure protection, triage, and ignition-prevention activities
• Install, operate, and maintain sprinkler protection systems
• Deploy pumps, hoses, engines, chainsaws, and hand tools
• Participate in extended wildfire deployments (14–21 days)
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Training & Instruction
• Deliver WUI, and mitigation training
• Support instructional activities during courses and exercises
Preparedness & Team Support
• Participate in regular training and physical conditioning
• Assist with equipment readiness and operational planning
Why Join the KTC WUI Team
• Purpose-driven work with real community impact
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Strong team environment
Education and Qualifications
• A Pre-qualification fitness test to Alberta Wildfire Level 1 fitness test standard
• Ability to deploy for extended assignments
• Commitment to safety and teamwork
Preferred Certifications & Assets
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Levels I & II
• WUI-Mitigation (WUI-M)
• Hinton Training Centre certifications
Additional Requirements
Working from the Loon River WUI office, as a WUI Firefighter, you will be a member of a professional WUI team specializing in Wildland–Urban Interface operations. The role combines operational fire suppression duties with prevention, mitigation, and instructional responsibilities.
Please Submit
For questions to the posting please contact the Technical & Emergency Services Director, Jason Wigton at jason.wigton@ktcadmin.ca
