Entry-Level Firefighter: Hands-On EMS & Fire Rescue

Cityofmarion; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Marion seeks a dedicated Firefighter to join its Fire Department, providing emergency medical services, fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response. Firefighters work as part of a team, maintaining equipment and vehicles while supporting proactive community safety efforts in Iowa.

The position requires high school diploma, EMT certifications, and a valid Iowa driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Iowa or National EMT-B certification.
• Iowa or National EMT-I or EMT-P certification preferred.
• Iowa or National Fire Fighter I certification desirable.
• Must have valid Iowa driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Regular, reliable work attendance.
• Responds to calls for service; drives fire department apparatus and other vehicles.
• Performs critical tasks to mitigate hazards on emergency scenes to save lives and property across several program areas such as fire suppression, emergency medical care, technical rescue, and hazardous materials.
• Effectively communicate with various populations to save lives and property while fostering community trust providing excellent customer service. Removes persons from danger and administers emergency medical care when necessary.
• Attends training courses, reads and studies assigned materials related to emergency response, community risk reduction, and emergency management.
• Performs general maintenance for the upkeep of fire department property including cleaning and performing regular compliance vehicle and equipment checks, repairs property and equipment.
• Assists fire officers in community risk reduction practices and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
• Can perform fire officer duties in an acting out-of-class capacity, if qualified as determined by the fire chief through an assessment process.
• Ability to follow policy and procedure and direction from officers.
• Performs all other related work as assigned or required.

Skills

Emergency response

Firefighting

Communication

Driving

Education

High school diploma

EMT-B certification

EMT-I/EMT-P certification

Iowa/National Fire Fighter I certification

Valid Iowa driver’s license

Job description

City of Marion seeks a dedicated Firefighter to join its Fire Department, providing emergency medical services, fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response. Firefighters work as part of a team, maintaining equipment and vehicles while supporting proactive community safety efforts in Iowa.

The position requires high school diploma, EMT certifications, and a valid Iowa driver’s license.