Firefighter

City of St. Joseph•St. Joseph, MO

About The Position

Engages in fire suppression and fire prevention activities as a member of a fire company, to protect and safeguard lives and property. Performs rescue and First Responder medicalassistance on a regular basis. Assists in the maintenance and repair of fire stations and equipment. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

Must have CPAT Certification prior to hire date.
Must have Missouri Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and EMT license by the hire date.
Must have Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations,
Skills in performing mechanical and physical tasks.
Ability to assume leadership duties during periods assigned Fire Captain duties and fire apparatus operation during periods assigned Driver Engineer duties.
Knowledge of fire behavior; hydraulic principles; fire suppression tactics; and department rules, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of City geography, principles of building construction, and basic first aid and life support.
Knowledge of reporting and record keeping systems.
Knowledge of hazardous materials.
Ability to operate heavy duty fire apparatus under emergency conditions.
Ability to react quickly and effectively, and to cope with stressful situations and function effectively in fire ground activities.
Skills in interpersonal communications. Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Valid Driver's License required.
Must meet “Qualifying Standards” as specified in Article 22 of Working Agreement with Local 77.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Fire Science preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs first aid, CPR, automatic defibrillation, and medical assistance tasks as required.
Performs all phases of fire suppression duties, including laying hose lines, operating nozzles and master-stream devices, raising and climbing ladders, ventilation work, and salvage and overhaul operations.
Performs extrication and rescue operations to remove trapped victims from hazardous or life-threatening situations.
Participates in and conducts numerous types of training activities covering all phases of Department operations, including attendance at state and regional fire schools and seminars.
Drives fire apparatus, operates pump and aerial devices under both emergency and non-emergency conditions in the absence of the Driver Engineer.
Participates in fire prevention activities by making fire prevention and fire safety inspections of schools, churches, hospitals, and other public and private business, commercial, and industrial facilities for fire hazards and fire code violations.
Performs first responder duties for hazardous material calls.
Cleans and performs routine maintenance on fire stations and grounds, apparatus, equipment, and tools.
Assists other City Departments and citizens as necessary.
Participates in public fire safety education and public relations programs including tours at school and in fire stations.
Performs duties of a Driver/Engineer or Captain in their absence
Performs all other related duties as assigned