Firefighter

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Jefferson City MO; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Jefferson is accepting applications for a Firefighter to build a hiring roster for the Fire Department. The role protects life and property by fighting fires, rescuing people, and providing medical care while also training and maintaining facilities and equipment.

Starting annual compensation is $51,465.80, including guaranteed holiday pay for 11 holidays, offering a rewarding package for service. A written exam and agility test are part of the process, with exemptions for Missouri

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License and the ability to obtain a Class B Missouri Driver's License with air brake endorsements within 12 months of hire.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid Missouri EMT license (EMT-B or EMT-P); and hold valid State of Missouri Firefighter I & II Certifications.
• Must be able to pass an NFPA 1582 compliant health physical and begin vaccinations before employment.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires.
• Rescue injured and trapped persons and render medical care.
• Mitigate hazardous materials and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Emergency response

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Missouri Firefighter I & II Certification

Missouri EMT-B or EMT-P License

NFPA 1582 health physical

Job description

The City of Jefferson is currently accepting applications for Firefighter for a hiring roster for our Fire Department. We are looking for the best and brightest career-oriented individuals. This position is responsible for the protection of life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires, rescuing injured and trapped persons, rendering medical care, mitigating hazardous materials, and assisting other departments as needed. Although in this position, firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, a major portion of time is spent training, maintaining facilities and equipment, inspecting businesses and educating the public.

The starting annual compensation for firefighters is $51,465.80 (this amount includes guaranteed holiday pay for 11 holidays), ensuring a rewarding package for your dedication and service.

The testing process includes a written examination and a physical agility test.

Applicants may be exempt from the written examination by submitting a valid Firefighter I/II certification from the State of Missouri.

Must have a valid Driver's License and the ability to obtain a Class B Missouri Driver's License with air brake endorsements within 12 months of hire.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills. Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid Missouri Emergency Medical Technician License (EMT-B or EMT-P); and hold valid State of Missouri Firefighter I & II Certifications.

Must be able to pass a NFPA 1582 compliant health physical and begin the series of required vaccinations before the candidate may begin employment.

Physical: Ability to use strength and stamina to work in a superheated environment while wearing up to 100