Firefighter

The South Ostrobothnia Rescue Department is seeking a firefighter, with the primary place of assignment being the Evijärvi fire station. The fire station staff work standard working hours. The position starts on October 1, 2026, or by agreement. The primary duties of the firefighter include participating in rescue operation crew tasks. Additionally, the firefighter participates as needed in rescue accident prevention tasks and performs equipment maintenance and inspection tasks. At the Evijärvi fire station, the firefighter's duties also include training the contract fire brigade personnel and other tasks specifically assigned by the supervisor. Performing the duties of a firefighter requires at least a FireFit index of 3.0 and an aerobic endurance index of 3.0, independent of age and reference group, in accordance with the Ministry of the Interior's guideline for rescue diving and surface rescue operations (2023:28), as well as the ability to operate in demanding rescue tasks (smoke diving, chemical diving, surface rescue, and basic PVAT competence). A class BC driver's license is also required. Previous work experience in the rescue sector in a similar rural operating environment and demonstrated cooperation skills are considered an advantage. The eligibility requirement is crew eligibility in accordance with the Government Decree on Rescue Services (407/2011 § 6, item 1). The person selected for the position must consent to a simplified security clearance in accordance with the Security Clearances Act (726/2014), and an unobjectionable response is a prerequisite for employment. The appointment is conditional until the required conditions are met: the required degree certificate is presented, a class BC driver's license is presented, an acceptable medical certificate of health is presented, the functional capacity test results required for eligibility are presented, consent for a drug test is given, and the employer has received an unobjectionable response to the simplified security clearance. The terms of employment and remuneration are determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. HYVAEP is a smoke-free workplace. South Ostrobothnia Wellbeing Services County