Firefighter/EMT

City of Ottawa • Ottawa, KS

1d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ottawa Fire Department is recruiting for a Firefighter/EMT. The duties of the Firefighter/EMT include protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, as well as providing EMS care where needed. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the supervising officer but requires thorough individual understanding of firefighting methods and EMT duties.

Requirements

• VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
• PROOF OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED or TRANSCRIPTS
• PROOF OF CURRENT KANSAS or NATIONAL EMT CERTIFICATION
• FF I (IFSAC) or PROBOARD CERTIFICATION
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EMT-B certification.
• Firefighter 1 certification.
• Must meet the requirements of the City’s physical examination for firefighters.
• Must be able to pass the bi-annually required physical agility tests administered by the department.
• Must be able to talk, hear, feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and operate mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement and manual dexterity.
• Must have precise hand-eye coordination, clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, and ability to identify/distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift 100 or more pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Nice To Haves

• Some prior firefighting and/or emergency services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond quickly to all calls for service.
• Extinguish fires and respond to hazardous material emergencies.
• Remove persons from danger and provide appropriate medical care, complying with established medical protocols.
• Operate hose lines, fire extinguishers, hand tools, and other equipment as necessary to fight fires, affect rescue, and provide emergency medical care.
• Perform maintenance on department buildings, apparatus, and tools to ensure cleanliness and proper working order.
• Perform technical and specialty work in arson investigation, public education, building inspections, and related functions as time and training permits.
• Participate in formal and phase-intensive training and instruction sessions in firefighting methods, basic life support, and other Fire Department activities.

What This Job Offers

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