Lateral Firefighter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Age: At least 18 years old
• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or HSED
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required
• Criminal History: No felony convictions and no disqualifying criminal history within the past seven year
• Physical Ability: Must have a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) completed no later than the completion of the Stevens Point Fire Department Academy
• Certifications: EMT-Basic and Firefighter I certification required
• Ability to obtain National Registry Paramedic (NREMT-P) and Firefighter II certification within one year of hire
• Must be willing to attend school to become Paramedic certified
• Wear a respirator, to include Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Distinguish color within NFPA standards 1582.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus, ambulances, and other department vehicles; properly utilize equipment for extrication of persons trapped in vehicles or buildings.
• Maintain knowledge of streets, addresses, water supply and pre-plans within the city of Stevens Point.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all firefighting and emergency techniques and procedures authorized by the Stevens Point Fire Department.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally, written, or electronically.
• Specifically, have accurately documented fire reports, fire prevention inspection reports, and patient care reports.
• Keep accurate records and use state-of-the-art technology.
• Read and interpret technical written materials, codes, ordinances, standards, protocols, and department policies.
• Establish effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, the public, and city personnel.
• Maintain physical ability and endurance to perform strenuous physical labor efficiently and effectively in threatening and stressful situations.
• Obtain and maintain certifications and licensure as required by the position and the department.
• Recognize and protect possible evidence at a fire scene and assist in determining origin and cause.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the uses, maintenance requirements and locations of all firefighting and emergency equipment, tools, and apparatus used by the department.

Nice To Haves

• Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic transfers may be considered and placed at the appropriate step level dependent upon qualifications, years of service, and approval by the Police and Fire Commission.
• Applicants that have Firefighter I and NR-EMT basics are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Responds to Fire and / or EMS calls to rescue individuals from emergency situations. Assisting them with resolving their emergent situation.
• Respond to calls and perform suppression, exposure protection, containment, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul operations.
• Maintains a state of readiness of facilities, vehicles, apparatus, and equipment by inspections, cleaning, testing, and maintenance.
• Respond to emergency medical calls and provide service within the constraints of the department’s protocol and up to level of training.
• Function within an assigned role in an incident management system.
• Participate in drills and attend training exercises in fire fighting, equipment, hazardous materials, rescue, and emergency medical skills; successfully complete training programs in all phases of duties and responsibilities.
• Perform technical rescues such as high/low angle, confined space, trench, collapse, extrication, and ice/water.
• Respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials, and work within the level of training.
• Perform prevention and public education programs including public speaking and conducting classes in such topics as extinguisher usage, drills, and CPR/First-Aid.
• Interact with the public performing essential non-emergency duties such as prevention inspections, public education, and injury prevention education.
• Respond to non-emergency calls for assistance and safely perform assigned functions required to assist the public, including but not limited to providing information, lifting assistance.
• Perform routine maintenance and janitorial duties on buildings and grounds of the department.
• Perform inspection, maintenance, and cleaning on all emergency and non-emergency equipment and apparatus.
• Perform general maintenance work and upkeep of department property, facilities, equipment, apparatus and vehicles as directed.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)