Firefighter/EMT

City of Bloomington•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

The City of Bloomington is seeking a Firefighter/EMT to extinguish and prevent fires, conduct rescues, render medical aid, respond to and mitigate hazardous materials incidents, and handle other emergency calls. The position also assists with fire and life safety education for building owners, homeowners, and Bloomington residents, and supports fire inspectors and investigators as needed. Firefighters respond to alarms, staff and operate department vehicles and apparatus, and perform emergency response duties as part of a team. They participate in department drills and training to maintain proficiency, keep stations, apparatus, tools, and equipment in good operating condition, and may assume company command when a ranking officer is absent. The position does not supervise others. This role requires working under stressful emergency conditions while using personal protective equipment and respiratory protection. It involves communicating calmly and effectively with coworkers and the public, including people from diverse backgrounds, and maintaining respectful working relationships. The position is full-time, non-exempt, union, and benefits eligible, with 24-hour shift work.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass required regular background, medical, psychological, and fitness examinations.
Must be able to read and write English and communicate effectively.
High school graduation or GED equivalence.
Must currently be employed as a firefighter/EMT with a career, part-time, or paid-on-call fire department and have at least one year of experience.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Required training: Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2, Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Operations Level, and Fire Apparatus Operator within one year of hire.
Must be eligible for a Minnesota State Firefighter License.
Ability to respond immediately to alarms and perform emergency response duties.
Ability to read and interpret hazard warnings and labels quickly in emergency situations.
Demonstrated proficiency in emergency response skills.
Ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and confidently, and to maintain effective and respectful work relationships.

Nice To Haves

Paramedic certification.
Fire Apparatus Operator qualification.
Hazardous Materials Technician qualification.
Technical rescue certifications, such as ropes, confined space, or trench.
Associate’s degree in Fire Science.
Ability to speak a second language with a recognized presence in the community, such as Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, or Cambodian.

Responsibilities

Extinguish and prevent fires, conduct rescues, render medical aid, and respond to and mitigate hazardous materials incidents.
Respond to other calls for assistance and emergencies as required or directed by the Fire Department.
Perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency response tasks while wearing personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Perform emergency medical tasks and assist with patient care and transport while wearing appropriate protective equipment and respirators.
Respond immediately to alarms, staff appropriate department vehicles and apparatus, and proceed to emergencies with other firefighters.
Assist with fire and life safety education for building owners, homeowners, and people in Bloomington.
Assist fire inspectors and fire investigators as needed.
Participate in department drills and training and maintain proficiency in emergency response, firefighting, and emergency medical skills.
Keep stations, apparatus, tools, and equipment clean and in good operating condition.
Assume command of the company in the absence of a ranking officer.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with the public and other firefighters during emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.