Firefighter/EMT - Grade 17

Mandan Fire Department • Mandan, ND

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About The Position

This position performs firefighting, emergency rescue, emergency medical, and other emergency and non-emergency functions.

Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with a high school education.
• Ability to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain and maintain Firefighter I and II, and EMT-B certifications within one year of employment.
• Ability to complete the medical and physical criteria as specified in the department’s Health and Fitness policy.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency assignments as dispatched in order to perform fire suppression, EMS response, hazardous materials response, rescue, and other emergency response activities.
• Provides emergency medical care, including CPR, assisted respirations, external defibrillation, patient immobilization, bleeding control, etc.; lifts, carries, and moves patients.
• Operates a variety of equipment as assigned, including fire pump, aerial ladder, generators, etc.
• Performs a variety of public education and fire safety activities; provides station tours; prepares and delivers fire prevention education for schools and other community groups.
• Performs inspections of buildings and businesses to ensure compliance with the fire code; performs pre-planning duties.
• Maintains equipment and performs required inspections; performs general equipment maintenance and repair duties; performs station and grounds maintenance; tests equipment such as hose, truck, self-contained breathing apparatus, turnout gear, hand and power tools, etc.
• Coordinates fire prevention activities for the public; schedule classes and events; orders and maintains fire prevention materials; prepares and delivers educational materials.
• Performs a variety of regular and special reports.
• Completes required training and maintains required certification.
• Performs related duties.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for 100% employer-paid single health insurance coverage!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED