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Fire & Rescue

YVR's Fire and Rescue offers a challenging and rewarding career. The Airport Authority prides itself in its airside safety protocols as it marks 20 years of the Fire and Rescue team’s ongoing dedication to high safety standards.

With an increase in passengers travelling through YVR daily, the Fire and Rescue Department is looking to bring on qualified, safety-oriented, enthusiastic, organized and decisive individuals. Ready to launch a motivated career and serve the community? Apply today and be a part of the team.

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The firetruck fleet.

YVR Firefighters are equipped with some of the most advanced tools in the industry. The Fire & Rescue fleet consists of 7 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting trucks, including 3 OSH KOSH Striker 3000, 3 OSH KOSH Striker 4500 and 1 Pierce PUC.

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YVR Firefighters make time for initiatives that make a difference in the community. Through their participation in charitable fundraisers, they have raised over $10,000 for the BC Lung Foundation, Vancouver Firefighter Charities and more.

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YVR Fire and Rescue is staffed by a team of over 65 dedicated team members who respond on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis allowing for more time-off, improved team cohesion, reduced response time and a better work-life balance.

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YVR Fire & Rescue will commence its Fall 2023 recruitment process very soon. Until then, sign up for job alerts and don’t miss out on this challenging and rewarding career.

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PURPOSE

YVR is more than just an airport. We are leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, at the forefront doing the right thing and doing it well. We have been voted the Best Airport in North America for 12 consecutive years – an honour that’s attributed to the ongoing contributions from the best teams and partners. Join us at YVR to see what this means for you.

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BENEFITS

YVR continually invests in our people to offer what you and your loved ones need so you can just thrive at work and in your community.

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LEARNING

We are committed to maintaining a learning culture – one that empowers and helps you grow your career within YVR. Along the way, we’ll celebrate both the small and big wins and work through every new opportunity together to help you get to where you want to be.

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