FIREFIGHTER

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri in Saint Joseph, MO, is recruiting firefighters to join a dedicated team at the 139th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department. The role involves fighting aerospace vehicle and structural fires, EMS response, and rescue operations at a critical defense facility location.

You will participate in emergency communications, hazard mitigation, and maintaining readiness through physical fitness and NFPA standards. Excellent benefits and pension are offered by the State.

Qualifications

• NFPA Firefighter I/II certification required.
• HazMat Awareness and HazMat Operations certifications preferred.
• Emergency Medical Responder certification preferred.
• Passing NFPA Firefighter Physical is required.
• Post-secondary education not a sole basis for denial.

Responsibilities

• Fights aerospace vehicle fires and performs related ventilation, salvage, and overhaul tasks.
• Fights structural fires; conducts hose evolutions and evacuations while protecting exposures.
• Administers emergency first aid/CPR and supports EMS as needed.
• Conducts rescue operations and uses rescue tools to gain egress.
• Performs emergency communications center duties and dispatches resources.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Skills

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

HazMat Awareness

HazMat Operations

Airport Firefighter

Emergency Medical Responder

NFPA Physical

Telecommunicator II

Driver Operator ARFF

Job description

The mission of the 139th Fire Department is to provide fire prevention services and minimize negative consequences of emergency incidents based on a community risk assessment. You will be a part of a highly-skilled team of total force professionals dedicated to preventing loss of life and mission capabilities.

Job Location

705 Memorial Drive, St Joseph, MO, 139th Civil Engineering Squadron, Fire Department.

Responsibilities

• Fights aerospace vehicle fires. Operates tools and equipment, controls and extinguishes aerospace vehicle fires, and performs ventilation, salvage, and overhaul operations.
• Fights structural fires. Performs hose evolutions, shuts off building utilities, evacuates people from buildings, removes injured personnel from the immediate hazard area, and protects exposures.
• Administers emergency first aid and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); may provide other basic life support services in other EMS situations.
• Performs rescue operations. Operates rescue tools and equipment. Effects entry by normal and emergency means. Shuts aircraft engines/systems, and safes egress systems.
• Performs emergency communication center duties. Alerts firefighting personnel and support agencies, dispatches equipment, and informs personnel of the location and nature of the emergency.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Firefighter I and II
• HazMat Awareness
• HazMat Operations
• Airport Firefighter
• Emergency Medical Responder
• Passing NFPA Firefighter Physical

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecommunicator II
• Driver Operator Pumper/ARFF/Mobile Water Supply

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Information

Missouri National Guard, Human Resources, [phone] or [e-mail]