Firefighter & EMT: Rapid Rescue, HazMat Ops

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

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;