Firefighter

About the role

Engages in fire suppression and fire prevention activities as a member of a fire company, to protect and safeguard lives and property. Performs rescue and First Responder medical assistance on a regular basis. Assists in the maintenance and repair of fire stations and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs first aid, CPR, automatic defibrillation, and medical assistance tasks as required.
• Lays hose lines, operates nozzles and master-stream devices, raises and climbs ladders, ventilation work, and salvage and overhaul operations.
• Extricates and rescues trapped victims from hazardous or life-threatening situations.
• Conducts numerous types of training activities covering all phases of Department operations.
• Drives fire apparatus, operates pump and aerial devices under both emergency and non-emergency conditions.
• Performs fire prevention activities by inspecting schools, churches, hospitals, and other public and private facilities for fire hazards and code violations.
• Responds to hazardous material calls and performs first responder duties.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on fire stations and grounds, apparatus, equipment, and tools.
• Assists other City Departments and citizens as necessary.
• Participates in public fire safety education and public relations programs.
• Performs duties of a Driver/Engineer or Captain in their absence.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CPAT Certification prior to hire date.
• Missouri Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and EMT license by the hire date.
• Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations certifications.
• Knowledge of fire behavior, hydraulic principles, fire suppression tactics, and department rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of City geography, principles of building construction, and basic first aid and life support.
• Knowledge of reporting and record keeping systems.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate heavy duty fire apparatus under emergency conditions.
• Ability to react quickly and effectively, and to cope with stressful situations and function effectively in fire ground activities.
• Interpersonal communications skills.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Meets “Qualifying Standards” as specified in Article 22 of Working Agreement with Local 77.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Fire Science preferred.

Skills

• Perform mechanical and physical tasks.
• Assume leadership duties during periods assigned Fire Captain duties and fire apparatus operation during periods assigned.
• Operate various fire trucks and other motor vehicles.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$51,153.80 Annually

Schedule

N/A