Firefighter

City Of Carmel • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

Are you ready to build a career where courage meets compassion? The City of Carmel is seeking dedicated, high-energy individuals to join our team. In this role, you aren’t just responding to calls you are a vital protector of our community’s safety and well-being.

Serve a World-Class Community with the Carmel Fire Department

Why Carmel?
Carmel is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America. Joining the Carmel Fire Department means joining a professional, supportive merit-based system that values training, growth, and excellence in public service.

The Role
As a member of our fire and rescue team, you will perform critical fire suppression and emergency medical duties. This is a fast-paced, high-stakes position that requires technical skill, physical stamina, and the ability to make life-saving decisions under pressure.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED (Vocational training in Fire Science/EMT is a plus).
• Certifications: You must be able to obtain and maintain Indiana certifications for Firefighter I/II, EMT, Hazardous Materials (Awareness & Ops), Technical Rescue Awareness, and NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800). Training provided by department immediately after hire.
• License: A valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Stamina: Ability to work 24-hour shifts and perform heavy physical labor (lifting 50-100+ lbs) in extreme environmental conditions.
• Mindset: Strong decision-making skills, emotional control in stressful situations, and a genuine desire to help people who are distraught or injured.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training in Fire Science/EMT is a plus

Responsibilities

• Emergency Response: Respond to fires, accidents, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents.
• Life-Saving Care: Act as a certified EMT to stabilize patients and provide emergency transport.
• Specialized Rescue: Perform search and rescue, ventilation, and even water rescues using department watercraft.
• Community Engagement: Conduct fire code inspections, lead station tours, and participate in public education and city events.
• Readiness: Maintain equipment, vehicles, and the station to ensure we are always prepared for the next call.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees