QUALIFICATIONS
Full-time Firefighter
- Approved state or national accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I & II certification that conforms to NFPA 1001 (2008 or 2013 Standards) or ability to gain certification within 12 months of hire.
- Current NREMT Certification as an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) or ability to gain certification within 12 months of hire.
- Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
- Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Valid drivers license.
Paid on-call/part-time Firefighter
- Current NREMT Certification as an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) or ability to gain certification within 12 months of hire.
- Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
- Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Valid drivers license.
TRAINING
Training will be supplied in many areas, prior experience or certifications in any of these areas is beneficial.
- Orientation Training
- Physical Agility Training
- Hazardous Material Training
- Incident Command System (ICS) Training
- Ropes Training
- Extrication Training
- Water Rescue Training
- Ice Rescue Training