Firefighter

City-of-Jefferson; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Jefferson is seeking a career-oriented Firefighter for its Fire Department. The role involves protecting life and property through fire suppression, rescue, medical care, HazMat mitigation, and public education.

Training and facility upkeep are also core responsibilities. Starting annual compensation is $51,465.80, including guaranteed holiday pay for 11 holidays, with a testing process consisting of written and agility components.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and EMT certification preferred.
• Missouri Firefighter I & II certification required or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Valid Missouri Driver's License with air brake endorsements within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, medical calls, vehicle crashes and HazMat incidents to protect life and property.
• Inspect facilities, educate the public on fire prevention and conduct life safety classes.
• Maintain equipment, participate in training, and assist other departments as needed.
• Provide emergency medical care at scene and support EMS transport.

Skills

Fire suppression

EMS care

Fire safety education

Equipment operation

Public service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Missouri Firefighter I & II Certification

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. Similarly, those with a CPAT certificate dated within one year of their application submission may be exempt from the physical agility test. Applicants must submit certificates as an attachment to the employment application.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incidents such as fires, alarms, vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, emergency medical calls and technical rescues. Lays, connects, and operates hoses and other extinguishing equipment; directs fog and water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical lines and extinguishers; ventilates buildings with forcible entry tools; removes persons from danger; administers medical care; and extinguishes fires to protect life and property.
• Checks equipment and apparatus to ensure good working condition and reports defects; performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire station buildings and grounds; cleans, waxes, polishes, and otherwise maintains assigned equipment in order to ensure equipment is prepared for a response.
• Maintains a high level of operational readiness by participating in a continuing program of training, physical fitness and instruction, including attendance at scheduled drills and classes in order to simulate skills and ensure that firefighting, EMS and HazMat tasks are performed efficiently and effectively.
• Provides emergency medical care at the scene to patients, which may include providing support to EMS crews providing patient care and transport to emergency medical facilities.
• Assists in performing life safety inspections of commercial, industrial and residential buildings, and tours high hazard facilities.
• Conducts fire safety classes, and works with the public to increase fire safety awareness and provide for fire prevention. Conducts other life safety education with the public. Provides public education and information on safety and fire prevention, including station tours, community events, school visits, and correct installation of car seats.
• May be assigned to a wide variety of special assignments in the department including: special inspector and Lead SCBA Technician. Additional team, committee and special project assignments are expected throughout the department.
• May assume the role of the Driver, after departmental approval, in his/her absence.

Requirements

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 and Mental Requirements

Physical: Ability to use strength and stamina to work in a superheated environment while wearing up to 100 lbs. of full protection gear including self-contained breathing apparatus; work in extreme fluctuations in temperatures; strength to operate heavy tools and equipment up to 80 lbs. for up to 30 minutes; swim with endurance and proficiently; stoop, bend, and lift continually over time; strength and endurance to remove an unconscious adult from a hazardous situation. Must have the ability to remain comfortable in the water, move, and self-rescue while wearing a personal flotation device.

Mental: Ability to work with one or a large group of severely injured, maimed or dead persons; control stress and follow directions in a life threatening environment; work in confined spaces and at heights greater than 10 feet; enter dangerous areas and perform dangerous tasks; and awareness under pressure of changing fire or hazard conditions. Ability to communicate, understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and work within the confines of a fire station for 24 hours or more. Firefighters work 48 hour shifts on a 48/96 rotation.

Applicants must live within 25 air miles of the City limits or 45-minute reporting time to Station 1 within 12 months of hire.

Inquiries about job requirements or testing may be directed to the Division Chief of Training, Ryan Back by email at: [e-mail]

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be expected to perform other duties as necessary for the effective operation of the department and the City. In addition, employees may be required to work additional or varying hours and typical or non-typical duties during emergency situations.