Fire Fighter/Medic

Position:

Fire Fighter/Medic (Full-Time; Non-Exempt)

Department:

Fire

Job Summary:

Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical situations and other calls in the protection of life and property; operates and maintains vehicles, apparatus, equipment, stations and communication systems; teaches fire safety to public; and performs other duties as required. Work is performed under the general direction of the Battalion Chief while reporting to the Fire Chief, and does not have supervisory responsibilities.

This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Salary:

Entry Level Paramedic* – Average starting pay is $66,027

Basic EMT – Average starting salary $57,385

• Does not include education and other available pro-pays, which may be included if applicable

Applicants currently employed with another municipal Fire Department who possess an IFSAC-Fire Fighter I Certification and have previous Advance Life Support experience may be eligible for lateral entry based on the Fire Chief’s review of qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Regular full-time employees are eligible for excellent benefits, including:

• Affordable health Insurance
• Pension and supplemental retirement plans
• Wellness Initiatives, including $0 copay behavioral health services
• SmartDollar financial wellness tool
• On-site fitness center

For a detailed summary of benefits go to: OwassoBenefits.com.

Schedule:

Shift work; currently 24-hours on and 48-hours off

Essential Functions:

• Work involves training for and participating in the preservation of lives and property during emergency situations
• Working under the direct supervision of the Fire Station Captain, the Fire Fighter/Medic will respond to fires, hazardous material spills/releases, technical rescues, and other emergency incidents and perform highly skilled work in providing emergency medical care to sick and injured persons on an Advanced Life Support ambulance and emergency apparatus
• Participate in fire suppression, prevention, inspection, rescue, emergency operation, public education and station and equipment maintenance activities
• Fire Fighter/Medics may work alone while in transit and must have the ability to multi-task, communicate clearly with others and have an understanding of the geographic area serviced

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• Enrollment in EMT schools is a minimum requirement; Paramedic or enrolled in a paramedic school is preferred.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 45 at the time of hire, unless a current participant in the Oklahoma State Fire Pension & Retirement system
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s license with no citations within the last 3 years required
• Must be able to attain reciprocity of EMT license with the Oklahoma State Department of Health upon hire
• Must successfully pass Candidate Physical Agility Test, Written Exam and Oral Review Boards
• Must successfully pass Fire Chief’s Interview
• Must successfully pass background check, OK Fire Fighters Pension & Retirement physical and pre-employment drug screening

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work requires the ability to work in emergency conditions that may involve extreme danger and exertion under hazardous conditions to include but not limited to flames, smoke, hazardous materials, cramped conditions, charged or oxygen deficient atmospheres, downed power lines, victims with severe injuries/illness or death, and various types of inclement weather.

• Physical requirements involve some combination of the following: mental and visual acuity, ability to hear and speak, and to frequently lift and carry heavy weights, reach, balance, climb, stand, walk, run, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, push, pull, jump, grasp hoses, grasp and manipulate small objects, drive vehicles, work on unsteady footing and use other emergency and fire-fighting equipment as required.

About Owasso Fire Department:

Who We Are

Owasso is a city with a vision of Real People, Real Character, Real Community. As an organization our mission is to remove the obstacles standing in the way of people celebrating their lives, whether that obstacle be the need for parks, the removal of a pothole, or emergency services. The Owasso Fire Department is honored to have the support and care of the community served, and aims to exemplify and promote the positive character qualities that the community embraces.

Employee and citizen safety are of utmost importance and Owasso is proud to be the home of a state-of-the-art Public Safety Training Center, built in conjunction with Station #4 and a new Fire Department Headquarters. The Public Safety Training Center serves as a multi-purpose, regional facility designed to provide dynamic, hands on training for fire, law enforcement, and public works. This realistic training center including 4 training buildings, 31 LPG fire props, training smoke machines, and a trench and confined space prop.

The department consists of four fire stations staffed with sixty-one Fire Fighter/medics and five administrative positions, providing fire suppression over approximately 48 square miles and emergency medical services over approximately 76 square miles.

What We Offer

Ask any of our Fire Fighter/Paramedics and they will tell you why they chose Owasso:

• Competitive Salary, Pro-pays, and Benefits Package – The City offers excellent health care with affordable options.

• Opportunities – We are a growing department, which provides ample opportunity for career advancement and professional development.

• Exciting Teams – Explore passions in Technical Rescue, Tactical EMS, Fire and Life Safety Public Education, Recruitment, Peer Support, Information Technology, and more.

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled - Applications accepted at OwassoHires.com.

Deadline for Requested Documentation:

As testing dates are yet to be determined, for maximum consideration, be prepared to promptly submit the documents listed below. Submission instructions will be provided upon application.

• Copy of Driver’s License
• Copy of military records (DD-214, etc.) if prior military experience
• Background Authorization for Release of Information (signed and notarized)
• Waiver and Release for Physical Agility Exam

If you are a currently certified as an EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic you must also submit:

• National Registry EMT License, AND
• State of Oklahoma EMT License

If you are currently enrolled in EMT Basic or EMT-Paramedic classes, you must also submit:

• National Registry EMT-Basic (if applicable)
• State of Oklahoma License (if applicable), AND
• Official letter from your school indicating that you are currently enrolled and in good standing in either EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic classes

Written and Physical Agility Test dates to be determined

Interview Date(s) and Pension Physical dates to be determined

Start date to be determined

• Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required
• Applications accepted at: Owassohires.com.

Application Special Instructions

IMPORTANT – IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A REPLY TO YOUR APPLICATION OR EMAILS within 48 - 72 hours be sure and check your SPAM or JUNK E-Mail Folders. Otherwise feel free to call 918-376-1538 or email jalonzobretanus@cityofowasso.com. Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Owasso. We look forward to considering your application.