P/T Firefighter

Oconee County; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a Firefighter to perform emergency medical assistance and fire suppression duties in Westminster, Colorado. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and completion of specific firefighting training. Candidates should have skills in communication, emergency medical response, and firefighting. Certifications such as CPR/AED and Fire Fighter I are required, with experience preferred. This position involves physical activities in various environments and may require lifting of up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have one year of related experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical calls.
• Conserve properties and stabilize incidents.
• Provide emergency medical assistance.

Skills

Effective communication

Emergency Medical skills

Structural Firefighting skills

Wildland Firefighting skills

Special Rescue skills

Basic computer skills

Good Public relations skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of related experience

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Emergency Medical First Responder certification

Fire Fighter I certification

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training

Job description

Must have high school diploma or GED

Must possess a valid driver's license

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must possess 1152 Basic Firefighter or equivalent training

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to perform work that conserves properties, stabilizes incidents, and provides emergency medical assistance. The Firefighter responds to alarms, drives and operates equipment related to the suppression of fires and rescues, provides emergency medical assistance, and provides various services for non-emergency callers. Coordinate business inspections, provide equipment maintenance, and provide specialized training.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Respond to medical calls.
2. Work to ensure property conservation.
3. Compose and maintain reports.
4. Participate in Wildland Search and Rescue.
5. Work to suppress fires.
6. Participate in special rescues.
7. Assist in Wildland firefighting.
8. Work safely with hazardous materials.
9. Provide education to the Public.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Knowledge of basic policies and procedures
• Basic computer and typing skills
• Emergency Medical skills
• Structural Firefighting skills
• Wildland Firefighting skills
• Special Rescue skills
• Good Public relations skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• The educational requirement for this position is: Completion of high school/GED.
• Education may be substituted for experience.
• Related-experience required: 1 year.
• Experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Medical: CPR/AED, Emergency Medical First Responder
• IFSAC/ProBoard Accredited: Fire Fighter I
• Driver/Operator: Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
• FEMA Independent Study Courses: IS-100 (Introduction to Incident Command System), IS-200 (ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents), IS-700 (NIMS, An Introduction), and IS-800 (National Response Framework, An Introduction)

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• Medical: Emergency Medical Technician (Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic)
• IFSAC/ProBoard Accredited: Fire Fighter II, Fire Instructor I
• Driver/Operator: Pump Operations I
• Hazardous Materials: Hazardous Materials Technician
• Rescue: Rope Rescue Operations, Swiftwater Rescue Technician I, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Advanced Open Water Diver
• Wildland: S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior), S-130 (Wildland Firefighter Training)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: The physical activities required for this position involve: Standing: up to 2/3 of the time; walking: up to 2/3 of the time; sitting: under 1/3 of the time; using hands: over 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: over 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: under 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: up to 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: under 1/3 of the time.

Position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time.

This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain an Oconee County Level 1 Firefighter Clearance.

Vision Requirements

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Noise
• Odors
• Extreme temperatures
• Vibration
• Moisture and/or humidity
• Dust
• Fumes
• Gases
• Poor ventilation
• Electrical hazards
• Mechanical hazards
• Chemical hazards
• Explosive hazards
• Burn hazards
• Bio hazardous waste
• Moving mechanical parts
• Working in high places