rescue worker

City of Waite Park

<div><div>**Job Summary:**<br>
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We are seeking skilled and dedicated paid on-call Firefighters to join our team. As a Firefighter, you will respond to fire alarms and traffic accident injuries, emergency medical calls, and other emergencies. You will work to battle and extinguish fires, protect life and property, and educate the public on fire prevention.<br>
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**Qualifications:**<br>
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<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Must be at least 18 years of age</li><li>Have a Valid driver's license</li><li>Ability to pass physical fitness tests</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team</li><li>Commitment to public safety and serving the community</li></ul>
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**Responsibilities:**<br>
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<ul><li>Respond to fire alarms and other emergencies</li><li>Operate firefighting and rescue equipment efficiently</li><li>Perform search and rescue operations</li><li>Participate in training and drills to maintain skills</li><li>Educate the public on fire safety and prevention</li><li>Maintain equipment and vehicles</li></ul>
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**Benefits:**<br>
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<ul><li>Hourly wage $22.00 per hour</li><li>Retirement pension plan</li><li>Positive work environment</li></ul></div>
<p>All on-call firefighters are part-time employees of the City of Waite Park. Firefighters are compensated for actual hours work including emergency responses, training and special events. You don't need experience to become a firefighter. We provide all of the necessary training. This includes tactics on fire suppression, search and rescue. emergency medicine, and hazardous materials.</p>
<p>Posting will remain open until all positions are filled.</p></div>

Paid On Call Firefighters

City of West Jordan

<div>
 The City of West Jordan, UT is seeking to hire a Full-time Firefighter I
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 Closing Date: March 18, 2026
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 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
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 Pay Range: $19.08 - $26.92 (based on 2912 hours per year)
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 Schedule: After initial training period, 48 hours on/96 hours off, starting at 7:00am
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  Summary
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 Under general supervision, to respond to fire alarm and other emergency calls to protect life and property; to render
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 first aid and lifesaving techniques; and to participate in fire prevention programs and inspections, station and
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 apparatus maintenance, and training activities
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 SUPERVISION EXERCISED
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 None.
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  Essential Duties
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   Respond to alarms and assist in the suppression of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical,
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 petroleum, and vehicle fires.
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   Perform fire control activities and utilize strategies in the areas of victim rescue, entry, exposure tactics,
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 ventilation, fire containment and extinguishment, and salvage work; lay and connect hose; and various
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 fire apparatus, equipment, tools, and devices; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb
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 ladders; ventilate burning structures; make forcible entries and evacuate occupants.
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   Operate a variety of apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, and vehicles including lifting, hoisting,
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 spreading, and pulling equipment, foam and additive proportions, fuel and oil pumps, building heating
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 and cooling systems, cutting, boring and sawing tools, lighting, lifting and air moving equipment,
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 appliances, elevators, fire protection and escape systems, radio equipment and meters, all types of portable
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 fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, emergency medical
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 equipment and other rescue equipment.
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   Conduct fire prevention inspections of dwellings, public assemblies, and commercial, industrial, and
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 governmental buildings, and other public establishments to ensure compliance with codes and regulations
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 pertaining to fire safety; identify common, special, structural, and panic hazards and recommend pre-fire
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 planning; issue orders to comply with codes; inspect and test fire protection systems; examine the storage,
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 handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous materials; make
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 recommendations regarding correction of hazards.
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   Conduct daily inspections of condition and readiness of equipment; clean, wash, and service equipment;
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 inspect, test, and maintain equipment and pump motors including nozzles, appliances, fittings, hydrants,
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 fire extinguishers, hand and power tools, ropes, emergency lighting equipment, generators, rescue and
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 first aid and related equipment; flow-test hydrants.
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   Operate fire trucks, rescue units, and other apparatus and equipment.
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   Respond to miscellaneous emergencies including rescues, hazardous materials, flooding, and natural
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 disasters; respond to non-emergency situations including false fire alarms, elderly assists, vehicle and
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 residential lockouts, and other non-emergency situations.
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   Respond to emergency medical incidents; analyze patient needs and administer first aid until relived by
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 proper medical personnel; apply techniques for the control of bleeding; utilize immobilization techniques
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 to stabilize patient.
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   Drive and operate equipment under limited conditions.
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   Perform cleaning, salvage, and overhaul work following fire; prepare apparatus and equipment for further
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 alarms.
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   Participate in periodic testing of pumps, ladders, and other apparatus and equipment.
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   Participate in fire drills; attend continuing and advanced training sessions which include firefighting
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 techniques, emergency medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
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   Assist in the investigation of fires;
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 collect and preserve evidence; secure fire scene and control traffic.
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   Assist in the maintenance of the fire station and grounds; maintain inventories of appar tus, equipment,
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 and supplies; recommend purchase of firefighting equipment, physical fitness apparatus, and station
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 appliances.
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   Perform a variety of administrative duties including maintaining proper records and documentation on all
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 job-related activities, functions, apparatus, and equipment, preparing reports, forms, recommendations,
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  And Other Required Administrative Procedures.
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   Respond to complaints and requests for information from the public; engage in public information
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 activities.
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   Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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  Minimum Qualifications
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 Education: High school diploma or GED.
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 Experience: One year of experience working with the public.
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  Certifications/Licenses
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   Valid Utah Driver's License
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   Valid Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification.
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   Possession of, or ability to obtain Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations, and Utah State
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 Firefighter I and II certification within one year of employment.
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  Knowledge Of
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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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   Principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting.
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   Purposes, uses, and operating characteristics of a variety of apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, and vehicles
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 used in firefighting, rescue, and medical assistance operations.
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   Fire hazards and related prevention and abatement methods.
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   Procedures, methods, and techniques of emergency medical services including basic first aid and CPR.
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   Local geography including the location of water mains, hydrants, major fire hazards of the City, and City
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 streets.
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   Operational characteristics of fire suppression and prevention apparatuses, pumps, tools, and equipment.
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   Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in fire prevention and suppression and victim
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 rescue.
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   Basic principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and mathematics related to firefighting duties.
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   Fire prevention, suppression, and victim rescue tactics and strategy.
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   Hazardous materials, chemical chain reactions, and fire behavior.
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   Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
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   Principles and procedures of record keeping.
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   Safe driving principles and practices.
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  Skill With
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   Operating a variety of firefighting and emergency response equipment safely and effectively.
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   Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
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   Operating a motor vehicle safely.
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  Ability To
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   Perform at required EMS, technical rope rescue, and hazardous material operation levels.
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   Conduct fire inspections and perform code enforcement work.
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   Participate in preliminary fact-finding inspections and investigations including evidence gathering and
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 preservation.
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   Observe and record findings during inspections.
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   Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and
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 functions.
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   Read, understand, and apply technical firefighting materials and concepts.
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   Read and interpret blueprints and site maps.
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   Respond quickly to changing situations under stressful emergency conditions.
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   Demonstrate physical endurance, agility, strength, and stamina in the performance of hazardous tasks under
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 emergency conditions; think and act quickly in emergencies.
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   Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
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   Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
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   Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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   Establish, maintain, and foster positi
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 ve and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the
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 WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 125 lbs.; exposure to cold,
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 fire, heat, smoke, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosi
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Firefighter I

QatarEnergy

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  Primary Purpose Of The Job
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 Perform duties as an integral part of a team responding to fires, rescues and other emergency situations to prevent escalation as quickly as possible. Participate in drills and exercises within the community developing competencies as individual and as a team to the benefit of the community and within a safe working environment.
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  Required Experience And Skills
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   Successfully completed Basic Fire Fighter 1 &amp; 2 (NFPA 1001) &amp; Breathing Apparatus Wearer Course.
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   Qualified First Aider to first responder (CPR with AED) level
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   Minimum five years as a Fire-Fighter in a commercial or industrial Fire-Fighter environment, civil defence force, or military fire service or successful completion of QP FPP programme (Qatari Nationals)
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   Possess a valid driving License - preferably Heavy Vehicle.
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   Technical skills -- must be able to use broad range of modern equipment for firefighting and rescue.
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   The ability to rapidly absorb information on arrival at an incident in conditions which may be dangerous and confusing and accordingly follow instructions.
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   Understanding for the victims of fire and accident and able to cope with distressing circumstances.
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   Intermediate English Language (QP L3) both spoken and written.
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  Educational Qualifications
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 Completed secondary school education
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FIREMAN

South Metro Fire Rescue

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ENTRY-LEVEL &amp; EXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTER</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Firefighter Recruit Wage $67,282</b></h3>
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APPLICATION DUE 4/5/2026 11:59 p.m. MST</b></p><br>
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<div><div><div><p>South Metro Fire Rescue is accepting applications for Firefighter recruit to fill vacancies for our 2026-2 Academy.</p>
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Be advised, only applicants whose FireTEAM scores rank within the top 350 submitted to SMFR will be considered to move forward in the selection process.</b></p></div><br>
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</div></div><div></div><div><b>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES</b></div>
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Performs firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in emergency situations. Provides basic life support care under standard protocols and statutes. Maintains apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and fire stations. Employees are assigned to a field station and perform a wide variety of firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue techniques under direct and limited supervision.</p>
<p><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Must have High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) by hire date of <b>8/14/2026.</b></li>
<li>Must be 18 years of age by hire date of hire <b>8/14/2026.</b></li>
<li>Valid FireTEAM test score through <b>3/31/2026.</b></li>
<li>Valid CPAT certificate through application deadline of <b>4/5/2026.</b></li>
<li>Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado driver's license by <b>8/14/2026.</b></li>
<li>Possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with SMFR&rsquo;s Driving Records Policy.</li>
<li>Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical, fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation, drug screen, and psychological exam, as well as a second CPAT immediately prior to final offers (this will be paid for by SMFR).</li></ul><br>
<p></p><p><b><i>** PLEASE NOTE: SMFR does not permit the use of marijuana including the previous 12 months from contingent offer regardless of whether it is legal in the state of Colorado. **</i></b></p><br>
<p></p>
<div><b>
FireTEAM Test:</b>
<ul><li>Complete the FireTEAM test by <b>Tuesday, March 31, 2026.</b></li>
<li>Select South Metro to view your scores.</li>
<li>To schedule your test, please click here.</li>
<li><b>If you still have a valid FireTEAM score and previously selected SMFR to receive your score from the last hiring process, no further action with NTN is required.</b></li>
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</div><div></div><div><b>CPAT:</b></div>
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Candidates are required to have a CPAT certificate that is valid and available to upload with their application. This certificate must be <b>valid through April 5, 2026.</b></p>
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<li>Only a CPAT license by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) or the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will be accepted. South Metro Fire Rescue does not host the CPAT test. It is the candidate&rsquo;s responsibility to obtain the certification on their own.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Out of State Locations:</b></p>
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National Testing Network</p>
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If there are no locations near you, the Phoenix Training Center in Arizona, on National Testing Network&rsquo;s website has multiple tests a week (see link below).</p>
<p>
https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ntn-arizona-cpat.cfm</p>
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Colorado Locations:</b></p>
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Denver Fire Department
</p><p>Aims Community College</p>
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PHONE INTERVIEWS:</b></div>
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After applications are submitted and reviewed, approximately 250 will be invited to a 15-minute phone interview with SMFR personnel.</p>
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ORAL BOARD:</b></div>
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After completion of phone interviews, successful candidates will be invited to oral boards.</p><br>
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<div><b>
TENTATIVE ACADEMY HIRING PROCESS TIMELINE</b></div>
<div><b>The hiring process timeline is subject to change at any time.</b></div><br>
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<div><div><div><div><p>March 2, 2026</p></div><div><br>
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FireTEAM test and SMFR Application opens</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>March 31, 2026</p></div><div><br>
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FireTEAM test deadline</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>April 5, 2026</p></div><div><br>
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SMFR application deadline 11:59 p.m. MST*</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>April 13, 15, 16</p></div><div><br>
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Phone Interviews</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>May 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18</p></div><div><br>
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Oral Boards (required to be in-person)</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>Third week of May</p></div><div><br>
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Contingent Job Offers extended via email</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>Mid-May - Mid-June</p></div><div><br>
<p>
Pre-employment Testing (background check, psychological evaluation)</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>June 15-17, 2026</p></div><div><br>
<p>
Fitness/wellness assessment, and second CPAT* (required to be in-person)</p>
<ul><li>CPAT will be paid for by SMFR</li></ul></div></div><div><br>
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<p>Late June</p></div><div><br>
<p>
Final Job Offers</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>August 14, 2026</p></div><div><br>
<p>
2026-2 Fire Academy New Employee Orientation</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>August 17, 2026</p></div><div><br>
<p>
2026-2 Fire Academy Starts</p>
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 </div></div></div><div><b>*No exceptions will be made to the application deadline.</b><br>
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</p></div><p><b>2026 COMPENSATION:</b></p>
<p><b>
During academy, Firefighter Recruit Wage: $67,282</b></p>
<p>
After graduating academy and based on experience, recruits would start at FF IV or FF III pay grade. Firefighters receive a pay grade increase annually on their hire date.</p>
<p><b>
2026 Firefighter Wages:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Firefighter IV $81,543</li>
<li>Firefighter III $94,357</li>
<li>Firefighter II $104,841</li>
<li>Firefighter I $116,490</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>
Additional Compensation</b></p>
<ul>
<li>SMFR strongly values education and in turn, compensates employees who have a degree with an education differential from the date of hire as follows:</li>
<li>Associates $1,000 annually</li>
<li>Bachelors $3,000 annually</li>
<li>Masters $5,000 annually</li>
<li>Ph.D. $6,000 annually</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>
Experienced Firefighters</b></p>
<ul>
<li>We value previous paid firefighter experience and are willing to compensate our new hires based on the paid experience they bring to SMFR.</li>
<li>To qualify for experienced Firefighter pay upon completion of our academy, applicants must have at least 3 years of paid experience as a firefighter (within the last 12 months) with a full-time fire service agency whose primary responsibility is fire protection and emergency medical service, plus a 400-hour approved academy determined by SMFR.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>BENEFITS</b></div>
<p>
South Metro Fire Rescue&rsquo;s compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated employees. As such, SMFR&rsquo;s compensation is more than base pay. All regular full-time SMFR employees enjoy a total compensation package including base wages, leave accruals, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance employer-paid premiums, Retiree Health Savings, Death &amp; Disability and employer-paid pension contributions as well as a positive work culture including a robust Fitness, Wellness and Rehabilitation Program, educational opportunities and support, job security and other positive non-monetary values which are intended to collectively position SMFR as an employer of choice in its geographic area. SMFR recognizes that being an employer of choice has different meanings to different people depending on what elements a person highly values. But SMFR's overall goal is to be a great place to work.</p>
<p><b>
CONTACT INFORMATION:</b></p>
<p>
For all questions related to the Firefighter Hiring Process, please email employment@southmetro.org.</p>
<p><b>
**South Metro Fire Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer**</b></p></div>

2026-2 Firefighter Recruit

Town of Little Elm

<b>For additional information, go to:</b> https://www.littleelm.org/1422/Recruitment-Info
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**Please reserve Saturday, April 18th, for Written and Row testing**
<br>**Please reserve Saturday, April 25th, for Physical Agility testing**
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JOB SUMMARY
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Protects life and property through emergency incident intervention; provides advanced life support emergency medical service. Conducts community service activities including community education, commercial inspection. Ensures readiness through facility, apparatus, equipment, and personal maintenance. Performs general administrative functions. Completes special projects or tasks which further the departmental mission.
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The Firefighter/Paramedic will have an opportunity to work in a community that is one of the fastest growing and most exciting suburbs in the USA. The candidate must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm's Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation.
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The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
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EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
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Must Possess State Approved Basic Structural Firefighting Certification and hold Paramedic certification. No experience required. Requires High School Diploma or GED.
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LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
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1. Must be bondable.
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2. TCFP Basic Firefighter Certification
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3. TDSHS Paramedic or NREMT-Paramedic
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4. Must obtain Class-B drivers license within 6 months of hire date.
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
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1. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
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2. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community.
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OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
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1. Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
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2. Self motivated.
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3. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with supervisors and other personnel.
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4. Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties in a team environment.
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5. Knowledge and skill in the use of a computer.
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6. Skills coordinating and managing multiple projects and/or assignments.
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REASONING ABILITY
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1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by management in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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2. Comprehensive ability to disseminate information quickly and perform tasks under pressure with short deadlines.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to (80) eighty pounds of force occasionally, (40) forty pounds frequently, and (25) twenty five pounds of force constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to perform accounting, computer work, and extensive reading in addition to operating vehicles and equipment. Subject to hazards associated with fire fighting including working in both inside and outside environments, including all types of weather conditions, and exposure to smoke and high heat. Work may be in high areas or in close quarters. Possible exposure to electrical current, chemicals, and blood-born pathogens.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The job is primarily a field environment where you may encounter dangerous environments including, but not limited to, atmospheres containing extreme heat, driving under stressful situations, rescue incidents involving dangerous situations, or emergency medical incidents where one could come in contact with communicable diseases.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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1. Protects life and property through emergency incident response by performing firefighting operations including deploying and operating hoses, pumping apparatus, directing water streams or other chemicals and raising and climbing unsupported ladders including ground and aerial of up to 100 feet and rescue incident scene activities with trapped or injured persons including swift water rescue work with and without the use of a boat, providing emergency medical care at the EMT-P level and transporting patients.
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2. Operates numerous types of rescue, salvage, emergency and fire suppression equipment as necessary
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3. Provides community services by presenting community education and/or school-based education programs, providing emergency medical standby and public relations services at town special events, providing a variety of non-emergency services including vehicle lockouts and smoke detector checks, and conducting commercial fire safety inspections.
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4. Performs facility, apparatus, equipment and personal maintenance by participating in health/wellness and physical conditioning programs, performing routine vehicle inspections and minor vehicle maintenance, performing daily station cleaning and grounds maintenance, conducting routine maintenance and inspection of a variety of emergency service equipment.
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5. Maintains emergency service skill levels by participating in regularly scheduled skill based training exercises, participating in a variety of continuing education programs, and reviewing current emergency service professional journals and technical literature.
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6. Performs general administrative functions by completing special projects or tasks such as mapping, facility construction, and support service activities, completing patient encounter forms and hospital related reporting, completing incident response data entry, and finalizing various maintenance logs and request forms.
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7. Maintains contact with medical facility to prepare for patient arrival
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8. Oversees the work of the Fire Department personnel as necessary during medical emergencies.
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9. Performs and/or oversees triage operations
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10. Evaluates patient's condition and determines treatment in accordance with paramedic policies and procedures
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11. Operates ambulances and all related medical care equipment
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12. Communicates with dispatch and command personnel through the use of specialized communications equipment such as two way radio systems, data link in stations to administration and dispatch
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13. Listens for victims at fire and accident scenes, communications from other firefighters and superiors, etc
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14. Works shift schedules including weekends, holidays and extended hours in emergency, disaster or other situations included by workload or staffing difficulties
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15. Interprets and explains Town and department policies and procedures for the public
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16. Works under stress and uses good judgment in emergency situations
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17. Prepares and maintains records regarding status of hydrant maintenance
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18. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships
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19. Tactfully responds to request and inquiries from general public, other department personnel, and other Town employees
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E.O.E. The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.

Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Forest Park

<p></p><div><p><b>JOB SUMMARY</b></p><div>
The purpose of this classification is to respond to fire/medical emergency calls for protection of life and property, to include controlling and extinguishing fires, performing search/rescue, and providing emergency medical care to sick/injured persons.</div><p><b>
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS</b></p><ul><li>
Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, terrorism, rescue operations, downed power lines, and other emergency situations; responds to information received from dispatcher; searches premises and rescues victims.</li><li>
Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response; checks/maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles and in fire station; tests hoses/pumps on apparatus; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; prepares apparatus for subsequent emergencies.</li><li>
Provides protection of life and property; suppresses, controls, and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures; positions/climbs ladders of various heights to access upper levels of buildings and perform rescue operations; establishes openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; assists with cleanup activities.</li><li>
Drives, operates, and monitors a variety of fire/emergency vehicles/apparatus as needed; determines best route to reach location of emergency calls; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions, including day/night hours, in congested traffic, in adverse weather conditions, and in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits; positions apparatus and equipment for optimal use of equipment and hose.</li><li>
Locates water supplies to fight fires; lays out, connects, and maneuvers fire hoses/nozzles; operates pumps and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire; disconnects and rolls used hoses.</li><li>
Performs Emergency Medical Technician functions; administers basic life support, first aid, and artificial respiration to sick/injured persons; works to stabilize patients at incident scenes; determines nature and extent of illness/injury; obtains, records, and monitors patients&rsquo; vital signs; administers initial treatment at emergency scene; performs invasive and non-invasive procedures on patients with life-threatening conditions, per established procedures or as authorized/directed by physicians; communicates with medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility; performs physical lifting techniques associated with moving patients between incident site, stretcher, or ambulance; completes or ensures completion of required records/reports.</li><li>
Inspects buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards, and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; inspects structures for stability.</li><li>
Provides assistance to other public service agencies or outside organizations as appropriate; assists law enforcement personnel with traffic control; assists with public service functions such as rescuing animals, cleaning up road hazards, or other tasks as assigned.</li><li>
Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies, which may include a fire truck/engine, aerial apparatus, ambulance/rescue truck, pumps, generator, air compressor, hose, hydrant, nozzle, adapter, ground ladder, extinguisher, self-contained breathing apparatus, extrication tools, hydraulic tools, air bags, cutting torch, chain saw, mechanic tools, axe, gas detector, ventilation fan, glucometer, pulse-oximeter, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, immobilization equipment, medical/first aid supplies, mechanic tools, hand tools, or radio communications equipment.</li><li>
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.</li><li>
Monitors inventory levels of departmental supplies; initiates orders for new or replacement materials.</li><li>
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, hydrants, apparatus, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, inspecting hydrants, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning station/quarters; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.</li><li>
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, fire/hazardous materials incident reports, run reports, casualty reports, patient care reports, billing/insurance forms, maintenance reports/records, inspection forms/records, hose records, hydrant test reports, SCBA records, pre-fire plans, drawings, training records, or other documents.</li><li>
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, inspection forms, maintenance records, pre-fire plans, blueprints, maps, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, protocols, medical books, publications, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate.</li><li>
Operates a personal computer or general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, database, email, Internet, or other computer programs.</li><li>
Maintains records, logs, and files of work activities; maintains current map books, manuals, policies/procedures, and other materials for reference and/or review.</li><li>
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; communicates effectively and coherently over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.</li><li>
Creates/maintains positive public relations; provides information and education to the public regarding fire safety, fire prevention, and firefighting; conducts blood pressure checks for the public; installs smoke detectors; participates in parades and civic events.</li><li>
Communicates with supervisors, employees, dispatchers, other departments, fire officials, law enforcement officials, medical providers, patients, family members, witnesses, property owners/occupants, utility companies, civic organizations, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.</li><li>
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; maintains an awareness of new equipment, methods, procedures, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in physical fitness training and continuing education activities; attends shift meetings, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.</li><li>
Performs general/maintenance work associated with maintaining fire station, grounds, quarters, and related facilities; operates related equipment.</li><li>
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed; performs field training for new hires.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as required.</li></ul><p><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><div><b>
Education and Experience:</b></div><div>
Requires a High School Diploma. Previous experience and or training involving firefighting and emergency medical care. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Georgia Certified Fire Fighter Certification within one year of hire. Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia Emergency Medical Technician A-Certification while employed, Equivalency of National Registry Advanced level at time of hire.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Special Qualifications:</b></div><div>
Must participate in regular continuing education activities as required to maintain proper level of certifications. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers&rsquo; license issued by the State of Georgia with appropriate endorsement at the date of hire.</div><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, and/or summarize data; ability to perform subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.</li><li>
Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.</li><li>
Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.</li><li>
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.</li><li>
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs.</li><li>
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form that requires semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.</li><li>
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.</li></ul><p><b>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b></p><div>
The work is very heavy which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.</div><ul><li>
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.</li><li>
Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.</li><li>
Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.</li><li>
Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.</li><li>
Visual Acuity: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.</li></ul><p><b>
WORK ENVIRONMENT</b></p><div>
Work may be performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, smoke, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, violence, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or explosives.</div></div><p></p>

FIREFIGHTER/EMT

County of Riley

<div>Description:
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Volunteer Firefighters serve as part of Riley County Fire District #1 (RCFD1) by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for assistance. Volunteer Firefighters perform within the scope of the policies and guidelines of RCFD#1 and Riley County and perform duties in the following general categories: Fire suppression, emergency medical service, rescue, hazardous material responses, training and public education. The Volunteer Firefighter operates under the supervision of an officer(s) and is expected to function effectively as part of a highly trained team.</p><p>
Volunteer Firefighters support the department in all activities including emergency response, training, maintenance, and other activities. Volunteer Firefighters are expected to respond from home or work to emergency calls when available.</p><ul><li>
Must live locally to volunteer.</li></ul><p><b>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
 Respond to alarms of fire or other emergencies in accordance with department policies and guidelines</li><li>
 Place equipment, stretch and connect hoselines, and use a variety of hand tools</li><li>
 Direct water streams and fire extinguishers</li><li>
 Raise and climb ladders</li><li>
 Operate rescue and extrication equipment</li><li>
 Donn and doff firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)</li><li>
 Safely drive emergency vehicles and operate fire pumps</li><li>
 Work in inclement weather and terrain during daytime and nighttime operations</li><li>
 Study and learn the geography of nearby response area, location of important buildings, fire hydrants and the county addressing system</li><li>
 Attend training as assigned</li></ul><p><b>
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
 Required to complete RCFD#1 orientation and probationary period prior to actively responding to emergencies</li><li>
 Required to complete department driver/operator training and obtain station officer approval prior to driving any emergency vehicle</li><li>
 Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Requirements:
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Education</b>:</p><p>
High School graduate or GED equivalent</p><p>
Required to attend scheduled training to maintain a high level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a firefighter.</p><p><b>
Preferred (but not required) Certifications include:</b></p><ul><li>
Firefighter I, II</li><li>
EMT/EMR</li><li>
Hazardous Materials</li><li>
CPR/AED</li></ul><p><b>
Skills</b>:</p><ul><li>
 Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language</li></ul><p><b>
Physical Demand/Effort:</b></p><ul><li>
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee occasionally lifts/pushes/pulls 50+lbs, frequently lifts up of 25-50lbs and constant lift of up to 25lbs and during emergency situations lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.</li><li>
 Once approved, Volunteer Firefighter may drive County vehicles long distances, across the county, on paved an unmaintained surface. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Movements over rough terrain and stooping and crawling in close quarters may result in extreme physical exertion. Must be able to pass an annual physical. Must be able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) according to NFPA standards.</li></ul></div>

Volunteer Firefighter

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