Firefighter/Emt-Uncertified - Starting Pay: $21.53 Per Hour
About The Position
The Uncertified Firefighter/EMT is a sworn firefighting position that requires the selected applicant to pass an NFPA 1583 physical upon acceptance and annually thereafter. The individual must complete a rigorous fire academy within a timeframe set by the Fire Chief or designee. Upon completion of the academy and obtaining certifications such as Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter 1 and 2, NWCG S-130/190/L-180, all required NIMS certifications, driver operator, basic EMS for firefighters, and an approved CPR course, the individual will be assigned to a shift. While on shift, responsibilities include continued training, responding to emergencies, completing apparatus and facility checks, and maintaining equipment. The position also requires completing Emergency Medical Technician Basic training and passing the National Registry test within a maximum of three attempts. Once all requirements are met, the individual will be recognized as a certified firefighter. The scheduled position is 48 hours on duty/96 hours off duty, but may involve 40-hour weeks during training until fire academy completion.
Requirements
- Must pass an NFPA 1583 physical upon acceptance and annually.
- Must complete a rigorous fire academy within the permitted time.
- Must obtain Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter 1 and 2, NWCG S-130/190/L-180 certifications.
- Must obtain all required NIMS certifications.
- Must obtain driver operator certification.
- Must obtain basic EMS for firefighters certification.
- Must obtain an approved CPR course certification.
- Must complete Emergency Medical Technician Basic training.
- Must pass the National Registry test (maximum of 3 opportunities).
Responsibilities
- Pass an NFPA 1583 physical upon acceptance and annually.
- Complete a rigorous fire academy within the permitted time.
- Obtain Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter 1 and 2, NWCG S-130/190/L-180 certifications.
- Obtain all required NIMS certifications.
- Obtain driver operator certification.
- Obtain basic EMS for firefighters certification.
- Obtain an approved CPR course certification.
- Continue training while on shift.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Complete apparatus and facility checks.
- Keep equipment stocked and maintained.
- Perform all other duties assigned by the Fire Chief or designee.
- Complete Emergency Medical Technician Basic training.
- Pass the National Registry test (maximum of 3 opportunities).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
