Firefighter/EMT and/or Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Springdale; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springdale is seeking a dedicated firefighter to respond to emergency situations including fire, medical, HazMat, and special rescues, with duties that protect life and property. You will provide medical treatment, ensure ambulance readiness, participate in training, conduct public fire safety education, and perform station and equipment upkeep.

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, Firefighter I/II, EMT, HazMat, CPR, and NIMS certifications;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus related training and 12–18 months experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Firefighter I & II, Arkansas EMT, HazMat Operations, CPR, NIMS 100/700.
• Experience with fire equipment and life-sustaining gear.
• Ability to gather information from internal and external sources.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to internal and external customers and maintain reliable attendance.
• Respond to medical emergencies and transport patients.
• Stock and maintain emergency supplies and ambulance readiness.
• Administer BLS medications as required.
• Respond to fire, EMS, HazMat and special rescue calls.
• Fight fires in diverse environments.
• Conduct search and rescue to locate victims.
• Ventilate to remove smoke and heat.
• Attend training and drills to maintain skills.
• Educate the public on fire safety.
• Clean and maintain station and gear.
• Engage in personal and departmental training.
• Maintain fitness through group or self-guided workouts.
• Prepare pre-fire plans and conduct inspections.
• Serve as back-up driver.
• Assist with vehicle checks and hose/pump tests.
• Maintain records.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED plus related training and 12–18 months experience

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to have available on a 24 hour basis a person specifically trained to respond to emergency situations involving fire, medical emergencies, hazardous materials or special rescues, and to provide support for fire prevention efforts. This position is responsible to perform job duties in an accurate manner in order to protect the life and property of the citizens of the City of Springdale.

Safety/Security Sensitive Designation: This position is classified as safety/security sensitive under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is therefore subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Job Duties

• Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers; maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus specialized training and/or additional college courses and 12-18 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• Regular use of highly complex machines and fire equipment; specialized life sustaining equipment.
• Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects.
• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff.

Supplemental Information

Must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, and offenses against children.