FIREFIGHTER I

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities•Dearborn, MI

112d•$69,198 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

This is firefighting and emergency rescue work. Responsibilities include the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and by providing emergency assistance as a state certified Paramedic. Firefighting duties may be performed under emergency conditions involving personal hazard. Specific orders and directions are given by superior officers but the work requires a thorough understanding of firefighting methods which is gained by training and experience. Work is performed in accordance with well established procedures and under general supervision. Employee interacts in a consistently pleasant and helpful manner to fellow employees, visitors, and citizens of the City of Dearborn and demonstrates the highest standards of internal and external customer service.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Paramedic in the State of Michigan or scheduled to take the exam.
State of Michigan Firefighter I and II certifications required.
Valid Michigan driver license, with a good driving record.
U. S. Citizen
Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
All entry-level criteria must be met, and copies of certifications and transcripts must be attached to online application.
Current City of Dearborn fire interns are eligible to apply if they are within one year of completion of all minimum qualifications noted above. However, all qualifications must be completed prior to being placed on the eligible list.
Must pass a psychological evaluation, pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal history check and background investigation.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Michigan and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must have completed Paramedic training and possess a valid State of Michigan Paramedic license as required to perform this work.
Applicants must have completed and passed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) through Schoolcraft College or Oakland Physical Agility Test (OPAT).
State of Michigan Firefighter I and II certification required.
All required certifications and licenses must be attached to the application at the time of submission.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal history check (including sex offender registry, if applicable) and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act, excluding substances legalized under Michigan law.

Nice To Haves

New hire candidates with greater than 2 years of full-time fire department experience will start at Step 2 ($72,872)
New hire candidates with greater than 3 years of full-time fire department experience will start at Step 3 ($76,535)
New hire candidates with greater than 4 years of full-time fire department experience will start at Step 4 ($80,200)

Responsibilities

Performs and administers first aid and emergency treatment in the performance of firefighter related duties.
Performs manual lifting and carrying using backboards, K.E.D. and "stokes litter" in the evacuation of victims.
Operates and connects hose lines to standpipes, sprinkler systems, hydrants, and auxiliary appliances in the performance of the work.
Carries, raises, climbs and lowers straight, roof, attic, footing and extension ladders in the performance of related duties.
Performs forcible entry and extrication through the use of digging, striking, battering, prying and cutting tools.
Prepares and maintains various types of hose, nozzles, valves and fittings; rolls, folds, carries, reels, unreels and stows such fire apparatus.
Operates, maintains and inspects self-contained breathing apparatus, ice/water rescue equipment and hazardous material detection devices.
Determines horizontal and vertical range, safe working pressures as related to nozzle size, angle of penetration, and the maximum height a nozzle can be set for safe operation.
Determines the effect of water on fires involving chemicals, steel, concrete, brick and heavy timber related to fire suppression.
Performs firefighter work in a variety of weather and environmental conditions, including rain, snow, ice, extreme cold and heat, dust, dirt, smoke and chemicals.
Identifies the fundamentals of pressure, vacuum, flow, head, suction, displacement, friction loss, back pressure, hydrant pressure, engine pressure, capacity, and nozzle pressure.
Attends in service training sessions in firefighting methods, equipment operation, first aid and emergency treatment, street locations, hydrant locations and other related matters.
Operates power take-off, aerial ladders and elevated platforms in the performance of the work.
Identifies mechanical defects, loose parts, unusual noises and the effects of abrasive material on related equipment.
Operates and maintains pressure and pump type extinguishers in the performance of the work.
Identifies the fundamentals of Type I, II, III, IV and V construction; purposes of smoke towers, monitors, fire escapes, roof ventilators, skylights, dumb waiters and elevators; their advantages and disadvantages to fire control.
Studies modern methods of fire prevention and protection reviewing media such as magazines, books, newsletters and records of fires and their causes.
Monitors and determines flow when friction loss is known.
Identifies the fundamentals of fuses, circuit breakers, lighting arresters, grounding devices, and related electrical components.
Transmits and receives still, special, greater and telephone alarms.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance duties at a fire station such as making beds, cooking, cleaning windows, floors, walls and woodwork, and mowing lawns.
Prepares manuscripts, reports, specifications, requisitions, and department forms, per department rules and regulations.
Participates in special details and/or assemblies in the promotion of positive public relations.
Performs related work as required.