Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic

Windsorheights; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community is seeking dedicated Firefighter/Paramedics to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will perform fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical treatment, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. You will engage in public education activities and maintain the highest standards of service through rigorous training and physical fitness. This opportunity offers competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and generous PTO. If you are passionate about serving your community and making a difference, we invite you to apply and be part of a team committed to excellence in public safety.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Generous PTO Accrual

State of the Art Training Tower

Longevity Benefits

Paid Physical Fitness Time

Education Incentives

Deferred Compensation Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire Fighter I certification or equivalent required; Fire Fighter II preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies including fire and medical situations.
• Ensures fire code enforcement through facility inspections.
• Performs routine maintenance on trucks and equipment.

Skills

Fire Suppression

Emergency Medical Treatment

Fire Code Enforcement

Public Education Activities

Physical Fitness Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Fire Fighter I Certification

Paramedic Certification

Tools

Emergency Vehicles

Medical Documentation Tools

Job description

Job Opportunities

The City of Windsor Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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** Applications Due by 4:30 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025 **

The City of Windsor Heights is nestled within the Des Moines metropolitan area and is truly in the heart of it all. Surrounded by Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, and West Des Moines – The City of Windsor Heights is a well-established, passionate, and welcoming community.

The Windsor Heights Fire Department provides 24-hour, fire and ambulance coverage to the City of Windsor Heights. The mission of the Windsor Heights Fire Department is to improve the quality of life and safety of our citizens by providing the highest level of customer service through Fire Prevention, Community Risk Reduction, Emergency Response, and Training.

Summary Description

Firefighter/Paramedics perform fire suppression, rescue operations, fire prevention activities (e.g., public education, fire inspections, etc.) and patient care in emergent and non-emergent settings. Firefighter/Paramedics perform routine vehicle, tool and facility maintenance daily and these positions assist with various administrative duties, including property fire inspections within the City.

Salary and Benefits

Paramedic/Firefighter salary range $64,445 - $76,599, with opportunities for overtime regularly provided. Additional benefits include:

• Health Insurance $26/mo Single or $65/mo family
• Generous PTO Accural and Floating Holidays
• State of the Art Training Tower
• Longevity after 5th Year of Service
• Paid Physical Fitness Time and Physical Fitness Incentives
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan Starting in 3rd Year of Service
• Short-Term Disability Insurance

Routine Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies (e.g., fire, medical, rescue, man-made/natural disasters, etc.).
• Provides emergency medical treatment within the scope of practice of current level of certification.
• Provides accurate medical documentation of all emergency medical treatment provided.
• Ensures fire code enforcement by performing fire/life safety facility inspections.
• Performs routine truck and equipment maintenance, station maintenance and routine facility duties.
• Performs various public education activities to enhance the reputation of the Fire Department.
• Maintains proper physical fitness through regular exercise.
• Participates and assists with coordination/planning of Fire/EMS related training.
• May be assigned various duties, which may include inventory and ordering of medications, inventory and ordering of supplies, updating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols.
• Responsible for driving of emergency vehicles and adhering to all department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire Fighter I certification or equivalent required; Fire Fighter II preferred; Driver/Operator Preferred.
• Current Paramedic and BLS CPR certifications required.

Supplemental Information

Candidates will be required to successfully complete the Central Iowa Fire and EMS Testing Consortium process, unless they have passed either a CPAT or the Consortium testing within the past twelve (12) months and can provide supporting documentation.

Finalist candidates will participate in an on-site oral interview panel prior to conditional offer of employment.

Post offer pre-employment drug test, background check, and medical physical required.

Residency within 1 hour response time to their primary work facility.

The City of Windsor Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: Persons with disabilities must submit requests for ADA accommodations to the Windsor Heights Fire Department, in writing, prior to the application deadline.

Application Deadline

Interested parties should submit a Windsor Heights Employment Application no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. Anticipated start date will be late November-early December.

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