Firefighter (Paid-On-Call)

About the role

Firefighters have the responsibility of protecting life and property by performing fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials incident mitigation, fire prevention, inspections, and public education. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, fire station facilities, and other duties as required. Works as a member of a team to ensure the overall goals and objectives of the Fire Department are met.

Responsibilities

• Performs fire fighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose and performing fire suppression, containment, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, and extinguishment tasks.
• Performs emergency medical services and rescue activities including administering first aid and CPR, operating EMS equipment such as an automatic external defibrillator, portable suction units, etc., performing extrication and providing other assistance as required.
• Performs fire prevention activities including public safety education, fire code and life safety code inspections of buildings and businesses within the City and fire investigations to determine origin and cause of fire situations as assigned.
• Responds to and assists in all emergency situations when available, including but not limited to: rescuing persons, properties and premises; evacuating, securing and coordinating emergency scenes; operating equipment in an efficient and safe manner; and assisting other emergency agencies in the performance of their duties.
• On occasion, may be assigned or responsible for administrative responsibilities, to include completion of incident response reports.
• Makes suggestions to supervisors regarding the organization structure, operations, equipment used, and may participate on committees from time to time to evaluate department needs.
• Serves as a representative of the City, performing duties in a courteous and professional manner that conveys a positive image of city government and that fosters cooperation and support.

Requirements

• Must be able to accept authority and work as a team member under stress caused by emergencies, danger, or criticism, and must be able to work fast while concentrating very hard.
• Maintains and expands knowledge and skills in the areas of fire suppression, rescue, EMS, hazardous materials mitigation, and fire prevention; by attending regular and assigned department training sessions, shall also avail themselves of advanced and outside training per department policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Experience Requirements: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. High school graduate or equivalent. Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license without restricted driving privileges. No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years. Must live within 4 minutes of an Apple Valley Fire Station as determined by department policy. Ability to complete training and possess "Firefighter 1 ", "Firefighter 2" and "NFPA 1072 Haz-Mat Ops" certification from the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board within one year of hire date. Ability to complete training and possess "Emergency Medical Responder" (EMR) or higher certification from the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board within one year of hire date. Ability to complete FEMA NIMS IS-100, IS- 200 and IS-700. Has the ability to regularly respond to emergency calls within established department policies. Must successfully pass City administered initial and periodic tests, which may include: physical agility test, physical examination (medical), stress test, drug screen, pulmonary function test, and psychological evaluation.
• Preferred Qualifications: An Associates Degree in Public Safety or related field; Fire Apparatus Operator, Hazardous Materials Technician, Public Fire Safety Education, Fire Investigator, and Fire Inspector courses are all desirable qualifications.

Skills

• Mathematical Ability: Must be able to perform routine mathematical calculations: multiply, divide, use fractions and read graphs.
• Language Ability: Must be capable of reading fire protection text books, writing reports with proper grammar and otherwise communicating in writing, using the English language. Must be able to verbally communicate using the English language in an effective, tactful manner.
• Reasoning Ability: Must be able to interpret instructions and use logic to solve concrete problems.
• Respirator Use: Capable of wearing respirators: SCBA and N95.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$21.25 hourly.

Schedule

On call for emergency response. Regularly scheduled training requirements.