Firefighter/Paid-On-Call

City of Forest Lake • City of Forest Lake - Fire Department, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Fire Chief and department command staff, the position of Paid-On-Call Firefighter protects life and property by responding to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle crashes and extrications, hazardous materials incidents, ice and water rescues, auto extrication, and other emergency situations. The position performs firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, prevention, and public education activities while supporting the mission and operational readiness of the department.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license
• Live within 6 minutes from either Station 1 (1408 Lake Street S, Forest Lake) or from Station 2(16319 Kettle River Blvd, Columbus)
• Pass police background check
• No DWI related convictions within the last 5 years
• No felony convictions on record
• Pass firefighter physical fitness test
• Pass psychological test provided by the Fire Department
• Pass medical exam provided by the Fire Department
• Must be available every Tuesday night (7 p.m.- 10 p.m.) for department training

Responsibilities

• Performs firefighting activities including fire attack, fire suppression, containment, salvage, overhaul, driving fire apparatus, operating pumps, laying hose, and related firefighting equipment.
• Performs emergency medical aid activities within the scope of certification, including patient assessment, CPR, administering of first aid, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and other approved emergency medical services.
• Participates in fire department trainings, drills, and classes for firefighting, emergency medical response, hazardous materials awareness and operations, vehicle extrication, ice and water rescue, and other related subjects.
• Provides First Responder emergency medical services.
• Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
• Participates in fire prevention, and public education by presenting programs to the community on fire safety, emergency preparedness, and injury/fire prevention topics.
• Performs salvage operations such as deploying salvage cover protecting personal property, removing water and debris.
• Maintains regular attendance at emergency calls, scheduled training sessions, meetings, and other department activities in accordance with departmental policies and requirements.

What This Job Offers

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