Abrar Admin

City of Brooklyn Center, MN

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>This is a paid, part-time, scheduled and on-call position that responds to fire, rescue, medical, and other emergency incidents, participates in training and maintenance activities, and provides fire safety education training and community relations to the public.</p><p><b>
Important Dates to Remember:</b><br>
<b>April 16, 2026</b><br>
<b>Public Information Meeting on the 2026 hiring process</b><br>
<b>West Fire Station</b><br>
<b>6250 Brooklyn Boulevard</b><br>
<b>6:00 p.m. Central Time</b></p><p><b>
Closing date for applications will be May 3, 2026.</b></p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Examples of Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Performs firefighting activities in accordance with NFPA standards including but not limited to laying hose, performing fire suppression, containment, ventilation, extinguishment tasks, driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment.</li><li>
Performs emergency medical services and rescue activities including administering first aid and CPR, operating EMS equipment such as monitor/defibrillator, portable suction units, etc., performing extrication, and providing other assistance as required.</li><li>
Responds to and assists in emergency situations, including but not limited to, rescuing persons, properties and premises; evacuating, securing and coordinating emergency scenes; operating equipment in an efficient and safe manner; and assisting other emergency agencies in the performance of their duties, which may include emergency management functions, mitigation, and recovery efforts.</li><li>
May be assigned or responsible for administrative responsibilities, to include completion of incident response reports.</li><li>
Actively participates in required drills, duty crew shifts, department meetings, committees' community events, and other required activities.</li><li>
Must meet availability standards as set by the department for training, on-call response and duty crew shift participation.</li><li>
Public Education &ndash; participates in public education on fire prevention, emergency medical techniques, fire suppression activities, personnel safety, and other related areas as assigned.</li><li>
May take a leadership role during calls for service providing directions to less experienced firefighting personnel, as assigned by a supervisor or in the absence of a supervisor.</li><li>
Perform other duties as required, assigned, or apparent.</li><li>
Responds to major alarms.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.</li><li>
High School diploma or equivalent</li><li>
Must live within 8 minutes of a Brooklyn Center Fire Station, as determined by the City of Brooklyn Center</li><li>
Must possess a valid driver&rsquo;s license with Minnesota driving privileges</li><li>
Must successfully complete a (city-paid) comprehensive background investigation</li><li>
Must successfully complete a (city-paid) psychological and medical evaluation</li><li>
Computer skills &ndash; Microsoft programs and computer functions as well as related equipment</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><ul><li>Ability to learn, understand, and carry out rules, regulations, principles, practices, and methods of comprehensive fire suppression, prevention, and other emergency services.</li><li>
Ability to read and understand written materials such as operating manuals, textbooks, and safety instructions.</li><li>
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations necessary for response to fire, rescue, medical emergency, and hazardous materials incidents.</li><li>
Ability to interpret instructions and use logic to solve problems.</li><li>
Ability to perform all physical duties normally expected of a firefighter, including meeting medical requirements as established by NFPA Standard 1582 for medical and physical fitness standards. Must comply with OSHA respirator requirements on an annual basis.</li><li>
Must be able to accept authority and work as a team member under stress caused by emergencies, danger or criticism, and must be able to work effectively under stressful conditions.</li><li>
Ability to perform the tasks outlined in NFPA 1001 (Firefighter professional qualifications).</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, using plain English, and proper spelling and grammar.</li><li>
Ability to develop and maintain a positive, constructive image as a Brooklyn Center Firefighter maintaining effective working relationships with all co-workers, city staff, the public, and other agency personnel.</li><li>
Ability to function in a calm and professional manner during stressful emergency situations. Make reasonable decisions regarding the safety of team members and his/her own self.</li><li>
Ability to work under limited supervision and/or make sound independent judgments in stressful situations.</li><li>
Ability and willingness to regularly be available and work non-scheduled hours due to emergency calls.</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively in person and while using radios and telephones.</li><li>
The ability to effectively multi-task and work in an environment consisting of a variety of duties occurring simultaneously.</li></ul><p><b>
Physical Demands</b></p><ul><li>
Must be able to frequently sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.</li><li>
Must be able to occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.</li><li>
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, occasionally while wearing PPE and SCBA.</li><li>
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</li><li>
Must wear personal protective equipment which weighs approximately 50 pounds while performing firefighting tasks; perform physically demanding work while wearing positive pressure breathing equipment with resistance to exhalation and a flow rate specified by current SCBA manufacture.</li><li>
Must be willing to perform complex tasks during life-threatening emergencies; work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.</li></ul><p><b>
Work Environment</b></p><ul><li>
Work may be performed in an office, vehicles and in outdoor settings during both day and night.</li><li>
Work may be performed in emergency and stressful situations.</li><li>
Must be able to spend excessive time outside exposed to the elements; tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing firefighting duties; perform physically demanding work in hot (up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit), humid (up to 100%) atmospheres while wearing equipment which significantly impairs body-cooling mechanisms; experience frequent transition from hot to cold and from humid to dry atmospheres.</li><li>
Must be able to work in wet, icy, muddy areas, and uneven terrain, perform a variety of tasks on slippery, hazardous surfaces such as on rooftops or from ladders.</li><li>
Must be willing to work in areas where sustaining traumatic or thermal injuries is possible.</li><li>
Must be willing to face exposure to smoke, noise and/or vibration exceeding 80 decibels (constant or intermittent).</li><li>
Must be willing to face exposure to infectious biological agents such as Hepatitis B or HIV.</li><li>
Must be able to operate in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited mobility, at heights, and in enclosed or confined spaces.</li></ul><p><b>
Attendance</b><br>
Firefighters are required to maintain a minimum response percentage of 25% of all calls outside of duty calls. Firefighters must attend 60% of all training offered within a 3-month period.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p>There are no benefits associated with this position.</p></div></div></div>

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