Firefighter & EMT Trainee — Training, Growth & Impact

City of Joplin, MO; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Joplin, MO Fire Department is seeking a Firefighter/EMT to join a 107-member team delivering fire suppression, medical care, airport response, and community safety services.

You will train regularly, respond to residential and commercial fires and EMS calls, perform rescues, and participate in equipment maintenance and station duties to keep operations ready.

This role offers strong teamwork, ongoing education, and opportunities to advance within a trusted, family-like department.

Responsibilities

• Performs fire suppression activities at the scene, deploys hose lines, operates nozzles, raises ladders, and handles equipment.
• Participates in training to maintain and improve fire suppression, EMS skills, and physical conditioning.
• Performs emergency rescue activities at fires, accidents, medical scenes, and other incidents.
• Administers emergency medical care at the appropriate level.
• Maintains and repairs fire station, apparatus, and equipment.

Job description

The City of Joplin, MO Fire Department is seeking a Firefighter/EMT to join a 107-member team delivering fire suppression, medical care, airport response, and community safety services.

You will train regularly, respond to residential and commercial fires and EMS calls, perform rescues, and participate in equipment maintenance and station duties to keep operations ready.

This role offers strong teamwork, ongoing education, and opportunities to advance within a trusted, family-like department.