Part-Time Firefighter (on-call)

City of Brooklyn Center•Fire Station - 6250 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid, part-time, scheduled and on-call position that responds to fire, rescue, medical, and other emergency incidents, participates in training and maintenance activities, and provides fire safety education training and community relations to the public. The position requires the ability to perform firefighting activities in accordance with NFPA standards, including but not limited to laying hose, performing fire suppression, containment, ventilation, extinguishment tasks, driving fire apparatus, and operating pumps and related equipment. It also involves performing emergency medical services and rescue activities, responding to and assisting in emergency situations, and potentially handling administrative responsibilities such as completing incident response reports. Active participation in drills, duty crew shifts, department meetings, and community events is expected, along with meeting department availability standards for training and on-call response. Public education on fire prevention and safety is also a component of the role. The position may involve leadership responsibilities during calls for service under the direction of a supervisor.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
High School diploma or equivalent
Must live within 8 minutes of a Brooklyn Center Fire Station, as determined by the City of Brooklyn Center
Must possess a valid driver’s license with Minnesota driving privileges
Must successfully complete a (city-paid) comprehensive background investigation
Must successfully complete a (city-paid) psychological and medical evaluation
Computer skills – Microsoft programs and computer functions as well as related equipment
Ability to learn, understand, and carry out rules, regulations, principles, practices, and methods of comprehensive fire suppression, prevention, and other emergency services.
Ability to read and understand written materials such as operating manuals, textbooks, and safety instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations necessary for response to fire, rescue, medical emergency, and hazardous materials incidents.
Ability to interpret instructions and use logic to solve problems.
Ability to perform all physical duties normally expected of a firefighter, including meeting medical requirements as established by NFPA Standard 1582 for medical and physical fitness standards.
Must comply with OSHA respirator requirements on an annual basis.
Must be able to accept authority and work as a team member under stress caused by emergencies, danger or criticism, and must be able to work effectively under stressful conditions.
Ability to perform the tasks outlined in NFPA 1001 (Firefighter professional qualifications).
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, using plain English, and proper spelling and grammar.
Ability to develop and maintain a positive, constructive image as a Brooklyn Center Firefighter maintaining effective working relationships with all co-workers, city staff, the public, and other agency personnel.
Ability to function in a calm and professional manner during stressful emergency situations.
Make reasonable decisions regarding the safety of team members and his/her own self.
Ability to work under limited supervision and/or make sound independent judgments in stressful situations.
Ability and willingness to regularly be available and work non-scheduled hours due to emergency calls.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and while using radios and telephones.
Ability to effectively multi-task and work in an environment consisting of a variety of duties occurring simultaneously.
Firefighters are required to maintain a minimum response percentage of 25% of all calls outside of duty calls.
Firefighters must attend 60% of all trainings offered within a 3-month period.

Responsibilities

Performs firefighting activities in accordance with NFPA standards including but not limited to laying hose, performing fire suppression, containment, ventilation, extinguishment tasks, driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment.
Performs emergency medical services and rescue activities including administering first aid and CPR, operating EMS equipment such as monitor/defibrillator, portable suction units, etc., performing extrication, and providing other assistance as required.
Responds to and assists in emergency situations, including but not limited to, rescuing persons, properties, and premises; evacuating, securing and coordinating emergency scenes; operating equipment in an efficient and safe manner; and assisting other emergency agencies in the performance of their duties, which may include emergency management functions, mitigation, and recovery efforts.
May be assigned or responsible for administrative responsibilities, to include completion of incident response reports.
Actively participates in required drills, duty crew shifts, department meetings, committees' community events, and other required activities.
Must meet availability standards as set by the department for training, on-call response and duty crew shift participation.
Participates in public education on fire prevention, emergency medical techniques, fire suppression activities, personnel safety, and other related areas as assigned.
May take a leadership role during calls for service providing direction to less experienced firefighting personnel, as assigned by a supervisor or in the absence of a supervisor.
Perform other duties as required, assigned, or apparent.
Responds to major alarms.