Firefighter & EMS Specialist

City of Springdale, AR; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springdale, AR seeks a Firefighter/EMT to respond to emergencies, provide medical treatment, and support fire prevention efforts. The role includes equipment checks, training, and public safety education for citizens.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with specialized training, a valid driver's license, and certifications including Firefighter I & II, Arkansas EMT, and CPR, plus HazMat Ops and NIMS certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus specialized training and/or additional college courses and 12-18 months of related experience and/or training.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Have or be able to obtain Firefighter I & II Standards Certificate, Arkansas EMT Certificate, Hazardous Material Operations Level, CPR, obtain NIMS IC 100 and 700 certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide good customer service to internal and external customers; maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees; regular and reliable attendance.
• Provide medical treatment and transport for injured citizens.
• Ensure proper supplies are available and ambulance is service ready.
• Administer BLS level medications to patients as needed.
• Emergency response for fire suppression, EMS, Hazmat, and other forms of special rescues.
• Provide fire suppression in all types of fire situations.
• Perform search and rescue operations at fires to locate and remove victims.
• Perform ventilation operations at fires to remove smoke and heat from structures.
• Participate in training classes and drills to maintain and enhance firefighting and EMS skills.
• Public education and fire safety education with children, adults and schools.
• Clean and maintain station and equipment.
• Personal, company and department training.
• Regularly participates in either group or self-directed physical fitness activities during duty hours.
• Conduct pre-fire plans and inspections with local businesses and establishments.
• Back-up driver.
• Assist Driver/Operator with truck and equipment checks daily and perform hose and pump testing annually.
• Perform recordkeeping.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Firefighter I & II

Arkansas EMT

Job description

City of Springdale, AR seeks a Firefighter/EMT to respond to emergencies, provide medical treatment, and support fire prevention efforts. The role includes equipment checks, training, and public safety education for citizens.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with specialized training, a valid driver's license, and certifications including Firefighter I & II, Arkansas EMT, and CPR, plus HazMat Ops and NIMS certifications.