Fire Fighter

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Ypsilanti Charter Township (MI); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life Insurance

Defined Contribution 6%

Descripción de la vacante

Fire Department in Michigan is seeking a paid on-call Fire Fighter to backfill shifts, respond to emergencies, operate pumps and fire apparatus, and perform firefighting and EMS duties.

This role requires training, annual certifications, good health, and the ability to work outdoors in varied conditions; compensation includes hourly wages ($18.58 starting, up to $22.31), life insurance, and a 6% defined contribution.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• State of Michigan Firefighter I and II.
• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic.
• Valid CPAT.
• Must be 18+ at time of employment.
• Valid State driver’s license without record of suspension.
• No felony convictions in past 7 years.
• Must read/write English.

Responsabilidades

• Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and hoses, and extinguishing tasks.
• Provide emergency medical assistance and aid.
• Participate in firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials, and training classes.
• Operate radio and communication equipment.
• Maintain and repair fire equipment and facilities.
• Assist in community safety programs and events.
• Conduct salvage operations and cleanup after incidents.

Conocimientos

Physical fitness

Emergency response

Communication skills

Reading English

Teamwork

Ability to learn procedures

Following instructions

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Michigan Firefighter I & II

EMT – Basic

CPAT

Valid Michigan driver’s license

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

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Overview

Department: Fire

Industry: Local Government

Level: Paid On Call Fire Fighter

Hourly Wage: Probationary $18.58 / Duty Crew Ready up to 2 years $22.31

Life Insurance: $50,000

Defined Contribution: 6%

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishing tasks.
• Perform emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.
• Participates in fire training, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials and related subjects.
• Operates radio and other communication equipment.
• Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Entry Level:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent;
2. State of Michigan Firefighter I and II;
3. Emergency Medical Technician – Basic;
4. Valid CPAT;
5. Must be 18 years of age or older at time of employment;
6. Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation;
7. No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history within the past seven years;
8. Must be able to read and write the English language;

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment; Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques; Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke; Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of fire suppression and prevention principles, procedures, techniques and equipment; Knowledge of Emergency Medical Services procedures, techniques, principals and equipment.
2. Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment.
3. Ability to apply standard firefighting and EMS techniques to specific situations;
4. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
6. Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public;
7. Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical efforts during emergency or training activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke

EQUIPMENT USED Emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMS activities when noise levels may be loud.

Physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.