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Firefighters  (NOC 6262)
Edmundston--Woodstock Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Firefighters carry out firefighting and fire prevention activities, and assist in other emergencies. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments and by large industrial establishments that have internal firefighting services.

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Firefighters perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other emergencies
  • Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites
  • Control and extinguish fires using manual and power equipment, such as axes, water hoses, aerial ladders and hydraulic equipment and various firefighting chemicals
  • Administer first aid and other assistance
  • Ensure proper operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment
  • Inform and educate the public on fire prevention
  • Train to maintain high level of physical fitness
  • Assist the public, the police and emergency organizations during times of major disasters
  • May participate as members of a trauma or emergency response team and provide para-medical aid to accident victims or ill persons
  • May supervise and co-ordinate the work of other firefighters.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Edmundston, Grand Falls, Grand-Sault, St. Leonard, Woodstock

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Wages for Firefighters in Edmundston--Woodstock Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
New Brunswick 16.96 24.42 31.11 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Campbellton--Miramichi Region 21.31 23.40 31.17 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Edmundston--Woodstock Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Fredericton--Oromocto 14.91 24.94 33.68 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Moncton--Richibucto Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Saint John--St. Stephen Region 13.03 24.00 26.56 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
Please consult the Edmundston--Woodstock Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.