Firefighter (Full-Time)

City of Bolivar; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bolivar is seeking a dedicated Firefighter to perform fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and hazardous materials operations. You will participate in daily department tasks, maintain equipment and facilities, and contribute to public safety through inspections and education.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, valid Missouri driver’s license, and Firefighter I and II certifications or be able to obtain state certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials, EMS including modern fire and emergency medical equipment and apparatus.
• Knowledge and ability to safely operate modern fire suppression tools & equipment including extinguishers, hand tools and power tools.
• Computer Skills including typing, data entry, Firehouse Software, Microsoft Office Suite or other approved software.
• Follow instructions from supervisors both written and verbal.
• Interact with subordinates, supervisors, and community in a positive and professional manner.
• Mitigate stressful situations in a calm and professional manner; analyze situations and react quickly.
• Firefighter I and II certifications or must pass state testing within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Respond as a crewmember on emergency alarms including fire protection, EMS, rescue and hazardous materials situations.
• Drives and operates all fire apparatus as required.
• Performs daily work activities including testing & maintenance of apparatus, grounds, facilities and equipment.
• Assists in daily departmental operations including answering phones, correspondence, training and public relations.
• Enters & maintains incident reports utilizing Firehouse Software, Microsoft products or other approved software.
• Conducts fire inspections & fire prevention programs within the community including pre-planning, public education and occupancy inspections.
• Attends and participates in department training and work sessions as required by supervisory personnel.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire prevention

Fire suppression

Hazardous materials

EMS

Extinguishers

Hand tools

Power tools

Firehouse Software

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Firefighter I & II certifications

Tools

Firehouse Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

A Firefighter will be responsible for performing functions of fire and rescue operations; including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), rescue and hazardous materials operation. Personnel must also maintain and clean BCFD buildings, equipment and grounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds as a crewmember on emergency alarms including but not limited to; fire protection, EMS, rescue and hazardous materials situations.
• Drives and operates all fire apparatus as required.
• Performs daily work activities to include but not limited to; testing & maintenance of apparatus, grounds, facilities and equipment.
• Assists in daily departmental operations including but not limited to; answering phones, correspondence, training and public relations.
• Enters & maintains incident reports utilizing Firehouse© Software, Microsoft products or other approved software.
• Conducts fire inspections & fire prevention programs within the community including but not limited to; pre-planning, public education and occupancy inspections.
• Attends and participates in department training and work sessions as required by supervisory personnel.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIREMENTS

• Work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrate caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

• Must be 18 years of age at time of employment.
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge in Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials, EMS including modern fire and emergency medical equipment and apparatus.
• Knowledge and ability to safely operate modern fire suppression tools & equipment including extinguishers, hand tools and power tools.
• Computer Skills including but not limited to; typing, data entry, Firehouse© Software, Microsoft Office Suite or other approved software.
• Follow instructions from supervisors both written and verbal.
• Interact with subordinates, supervisors, and community in a positive and professional manner.
• Mitigate stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. Be able to analyze situations and react quickly and effectively.
• Firefighter I and II certifications or must pass state testing within 90 days.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to don and doff personal protective equipment used for firefighting, rescue, EMS and hazardous materials incidents.
• Must perform necessary job functions in this protective equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl & reach in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull weight up to 100 pounds.
• Exposure to life threatening conditions and situations associated with firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials incidences and EMS.
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals, smoke, falls, collapsing buildings or earth, contagious diseases, poor visibility and ventilation.
• Must pass the Tri-State Recruitment Alliance Firefighter Candidate Testing Program.
• Acceptable Physical Capacity Profile test results are required.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

• Valid Missouri Driver’s License and must remain insurable under the City’s liability insurance policy.
• Firefighter I and II, or completing class and will obtain state certification within 90 days of start date.
• DOT Approved Medical First Responder preferred, EMT required within one (1) year.
• AHA CPR for the Healthcare Provider.