Firefighter

City of Hopkins•101 17th Avenue S. Hopkins, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The firefighter role is responsible for combating fires (including driving and operating fire apparatus), performing rescue operations, and conducting city ordinance and fire code inspections. Responsibilities may include performance-based training; providing medical care as an Emergency Medical Technician; responding to hazardous material incidents; performing fire code and city ordinance inspections. Additional duties involve educational outreach on fire safety, maintaining equipment and facilities, and fulfilling daily firehouse tasks as directed by their supervisor. The duties and responsibilities of this job are performed with latitude for independent judgement in accordance with Department and City policies, Federal, State and Local regulations and are based on detailed knowledge of department operations. Work is subject to periodic review by the supervisor, who provides input on approval of recommendations and discusses assignments, priorities and work.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D)
Current IFSAC Accredited Firefighter II by date of hire
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (Must obtain Emergency Medical Technician Certification within 12 months of hire date)
Hazardous Materials Operations mission specific competencies by date of hire
Minnesota State Firefighter License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Valid Driver's License
Annual Passage of Department Medical Examination
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
Knowledge of Modern firefighting and rescue principles and tactics
Knowledge of Emergency medical care
Knowledge of Physical fitness principles
Knowledge of Vehicle, equipment, and apparatus maintenance principles and techniques
Knowledge of Best practice record keeping principles
Knowledge of Code enforcement principles and practices
Knowledge of Conflict resolution
Knowledge of Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of Customer service principles
Knowledge of Environmental Hazards and best practices on how to eliminate them
Skills in Fire Suppression
Skills in Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Skills in Detecting poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards
Skills in Dealing with irate and difficult citizens
Skills in Providing emergency medical care
Skills in Maintaining vehicles, buildings, equipment, and apparatus
Skills in Driving emergency response vehicles
Skills in Maintaining physical fitness
Skills in Preparing and maintaining records and reports
Skills in Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Nice To Haves

Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO)
Hazardous Materials Technician
Blue Card Certification
Fire Inspector 1
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
Two (2) years of firefighting experience

Responsibilities

Responds to all types of calls related to fire and other emergencies, including hazardous material incidents; work may involve performing rescue operations, using techniques and operating equipment that prevent, control, and stop property damage; providing medical care as an Emergency Medical Technician; and serving as a hazardous material technician
Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus, vehicles, and equipment; prepares apparatus and equipment for immediate response.
Participates in performance-based training, including daily physical fitness training and on-going fire, rescue, and medical training.
Performs fire code and city ordinance inspections; work may involve inspecting vehicles, equipment, and facilities, including schools, homes, and businesses
Conducts educational programs and/or home visits to convey fire safety, fire prevention, and other public safety information; and/or install safety equipment
Participates in the daily functions related to maintaining the fire house, which includes performing janitorial duties, including cleaning assigned areas of the fire house and grounds; installing equipment/appliances; washing clothes; performing snow removal and/or salting duties; setting up, tearing down, and/or moving around furniture and equipment; carrying out pickups and drop offs; and performing minor painting and repair work
Prepares, maintains, and/or updates reports, pre-plans, records, files, and other documentation; and maintains, updates, and/or enters standard information into/from databases and other reporting systems
Performs administrative duties, to include researching requested information, assisting in developing/updating policies and ordinances, and updating websites and other data sources.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Conducts and schedules business inspections to enforce and ensure compliance with State and City property maintenance, fire, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building codes and ordinances
Coordinates with internal departments, personnel, other governmental departments, agencies, the public, and other interested parties, including owners, property managers, sellers, agents, contractors, tenants, to facilitate departmental and/or program operations, including scheduling inspections; sending notifications; communicating inspection results; issuing corrective action; responding to and/or resolving complaints and inquiries; and communicating oral and written specialized and/or general information
Conducts and schedules housing inspections to enforce and ensure compliance with State and City property maintenance, fire, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building codes and ordinances
Responding to code enforcement complaints, conducting property and neighborhood inspections to ensure that properties meet the minimum codes standards for health, safety, and quality of life