Firefighters

CITY OF NEVADA; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

The City of Nevada is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $39,833.

Firefighters perform skilled work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue operations to protect life, property, and the environment. Duties include responding to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous conditions, and accidents; operating firefighting and rescue equipment; providing patient assessment and care; maintaining apparatus and

Qualifications

• Missouri-certified Firefighter I and II (or equivalent IFSAC/ProBoard certification).
• Hazardous Materials Operations and Awareness certified.
• Licensed as an EMT, National-Registered EMT, or Emergency Medical Responder.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous conditions, and accidents.
• Operate firefighting and rescue equipment, apparatus, and emergency vehicles.
• Provide patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and documentation.
• Maintain apparatus and facilities, participate in training and fire prevention/public education efforts.
• Adhere to department rules, NFPA standards, and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrate teamwork, clear communication, and public interaction during emergencies.
• Adapt to extended shifts up to 24 hours or longer, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Fire suppression

Emergency medical services

Rescue operations

Patient assessment

Hazardous materials awareness

Team communication

Adaptability

Procedures familiarity

Education

Missouri Firefighter I & II (IFSAC/ProBoard)

EMT or National-Registered EMT

Job description

The City of Nevada is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $39,833 . Firefighters perform skilled work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue operations to protect life, property, and the environment. Duties include responding to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous conditions, and accidents; operating firefighting and rescue equipment; providing patient assessment and care; maintaining apparatus and facilities; participating in training; and supporting fire prevention and public education efforts. This position comes with a full benefits package, including retirement, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• Knowledge of fire department rules, regulations, city ordinances, NFPA standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Understanding of fire suppression techniques, hazardous materials awareness, rescue procedures, and emergency medical care at the EMT level
• Ability to provide patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and documentation in accordance with established medical protocols
• Operates fire apparatus, pumping equipment, aerial devices, EMS vehicles, and specialized firefighting, EMS, and rescue tools with proficiency.
• Uses ladders, hose lines, hydraulic rescue tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) safely and effectively.
• Quickly assesses hazardous or life-threatening situations, determines appropriate actions, and acts decisively with limited information.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully in both emergency and non-emergency situations, providing instructions, coordinating with team members, and interacting with the public.
• Adapts to extended shifts (up to 24 hours or longer), irregular schedules, weekends, and holidays, while maintaining readiness for after-hours emergency response.

We currently work a 48/96 schedule with a 24-day overtime cycle.

1. estimate size or characteristics of fire
2. understand computer equipment operating manuals
3. understand construction specifications
4. demonstrate physical activities
5. participate in staff training programs
6. prepare reports of inspections
7. understand printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions
8. follow sport rules or techniques
9. understand property documents
10. understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
11. use interpersonal communication techniques
12. use oral or written communication techniques
13. use two-way radio or mobile phone
14. work as a team member
15. follow life support procedures
16. use emergency medical procedures
17. use emergency medical treatment procedures
18. hand instruments or materials to doctor
19. conduct fire hazard inspections
20. determine best method for attacking fire
21. determine fire causes
22. observe fire to note changing conditions
23. operate emergency fire or rescue equipment
24. practice emergency firefighting or rescue preparedness procedures
25. use fire suppression equipment
26. use fire suppression techniques
27. use knowledge of investigation techniques
28. maintain firearms proficiency
29. ride horses during law enforcement work
30. use emergency medical equipment
31. use rescue procedures
32. unde stand detailed electronic design specifications
33. understand engineering data or reports
34. understand properties of gases or liquids
35. understand machine setup instructions
36. understand service or repair manuals
37. understand technical information for electronic repair work
38. demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment
39. select materials or tools
40. use hand or power tools
41. understand English for aviation communications
42. understand railroad signals
43. select ship repair method
44. perform safety inspections in transportation setting
45. understand measuring devices

Applicants must be Missouri-certified Firefighter I and II (or equivalent IFSAC/ProBoard certification), Hazardous Materials Operations and Awareness certified, and licensed as an EMT, National-Registered EMT, or Emergency Medical Responder. A valid driver’s license is required.

Candidates must reside within 30 miles of the Fire Station and successfully complete all pre-employment and post-offer examinations, including physical agility, medical, drug screening, psychological, and hearing evaluations.