Firefighter

Rural Metro Fire • Town of Ramapo, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Rural Metro Fire firefighters provide fire protection and emergency response while strengthening, never replacing, the Monsey Fire District’s volunteer department. Career and volunteer personnel work as one team, maintaining readiness, respecting the department’s traditions, and serving a community with distinct cultural and religious practices. RMF oversees employment matters; District officers direct incident operations under applicable procedures.

The role involves responding to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and other emergencies; performing suppression, search, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, and related tasks within training and authorization; and operating under the Incident Command System. Firefighters maintain crew accountability, communicate hazards, coordinate with mutual-aid agencies, and provide medical assistance within their certification.

Firefighters inspect apparatus, SCBA, PPE, tools, and facilities; maintain equipment, supplies, inventories, and station readiness; promptly report deficiencies; complete incident, inspection, and training records; and participate in drills, continuing education, and required annual training. They work respectfully alongside volunteer officers and members, participate in joint training, and support volunteer development, recruitment, and retention as assigned.

The role also supports public education, fire prevention, school outreach, preincident planning, and Fire Watch coordination. Firefighters are expected to protect privacy and property and respect local religious and cultural customs. Duties may involve strenuous activity, lifting and rescue work, ladders, confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres, extreme weather, and use of structural PPE/SCBA. Personnel must maintain applicable qualifications and work safely within assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Recognized firefighter training.
• New York State certification or documented training eligible for review or recognition by NYS OFPC, as applicable.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet medical, fitness, respiratory protection/SCBA, and preemployment screening requirements.
• Firefighter I certification/training upon hire.
• Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations upon hire.
• ICS-100 and IS-700 upon hire.
• Electricity and the Firefighter course upon hire.
• Accident Victim Extrication course upon hire.
• Elevator Rescue course upon hire.
• Two recognized Building Construction courses upon hire.
• Alternative Fueled Vehicles and New Vehicle Technology course upon hire.
• Electric Vehicle Safety for Emergency Responders (online) upon hire.
• Current CPR/AED upon hire.
• Firefighter II, Search & Rescue, Flashover Training, Firefighter Survival, Truck Company Operations, FAST/RIT, EVOC, and Pump Operations within six months.
• ICS-200 and IS-800 must be documented upon hire or completed during the established onboarding period.
• All required six-month courses must be completed and documented within six calendar months of employment or District assignment.
• Specialized operations and vehicle driving require qualification and authorization before performance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in career, combination, or volunteer fire service.
• Pro Board or IFSAC certifications.
• New York State EMT certification or reciprocity eligibility.
• Driver/operator experience.
• Technical rescue experience.
• Public education experience.
• Volunteer mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and other emergencies; perform suppression, search, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, and related tasks within training and authorization.
• Operate under the Incident Command System, maintain crew accountability, communicate hazards, coordinate with mutual-aid agencies, and provide medical assistance within certification.
• Inspect apparatus, SCBA, PPE, tools, and facilities; maintain equipment, supplies, inventories, and station readiness; promptly report deficiencies.
• Complete incident, inspection, and training records; participate in drills, continuing education, and required annual training; follow District procedures and safety standards.
• Work respectfully with volunteer officers and members, participate in joint training, and support volunteer development, recruitment, and retention as assigned.
• Support public education, fire prevention, school outreach, preincident planning, and Fire Watch coordination while protecting privacy and property and respecting local customs.
• Maintain applicable qualifications and work safely within assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

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