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Firefighter

Firefighter

City of FultonFulton, MO, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

The City of Fulton offers a premier benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for the employee. Employees enjoy 15 paid holidays, plus earn up to 20 days’ vacation, 48 hours sick leave, and 5 days paid family leave per year.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Provide for the protection of life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires, rescuing injured and trapped persons, rendering medical care, mitigating hazardous materials, and assisting other departments as needed; although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, a major portion of time is spent training, maintaining facilities and equipment, inspecting businesses, and educating the public.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Experience, Education, and Training

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Emergency First Responder Certification.
  • Missouri Firefighter I & 2 certification.
  • Missouri HazMat Awareness.
  • Operation Certifications.

Requirements

  • Must pass pre-employment drug test / physical and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
  • May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
  • Subject to emergency call-in.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Must have no felony convictions.
  • Must have a valid Missouri Drivers' License,

    • Abilities

  • Successfully complete an intensive training program including but not limited to, the principles and methodologies of firefighting, emergency medical services and rescue work.
  • Follow oral and written instructions.
  • Read and interpret operating guidelines, technical manuals, and procedural guidelines.
  • Independently view, learn, and apply applicable televised and online technical training.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Exercise sound, independent judgment; react appropriately, quickly, and calmly under stress.
  • Deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public.
  • Possess a high degree of integrity, initiative, and strong work ethic with the ability to detect and avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Must be able to ascend and work at heights required in emergency operations which may involve the tallest man-made structure or natural formation responded to by the Fulton Fire Department.
  • Must be able to work in a limited or no visibility environment and in tight or confined spaces.
  • Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens.
  • Performs effectively as a member of the team in carrying out the City and Fire Department's stated mission and philosophy.
  • Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.

    • FUNCTIONS

    Essential Functions

  • Responds to incidents such as fires, alarms, vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, emergency medical calls and technical rescues. Lays, connects, and operates hoses and other extinguishing equipment; directs fog and water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical lines and extinguishers; ventilates buildings with forcible entry tools; removes persons from danger; administers medical care; and extinguishes fires to protect life and property.
  • Checks equipment and apparatus to ensure good working condition and reports defects; performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire station buildings and grounds; cleans, waxes, polishes, and otherwise maintains assigned equipment in order to ensure equipment is prepared for a response.
  • Conducts routine flow testing and maintenance of hydrants throughout the city.
  • Maintains a high level of operational readiness by participating in a continuing program of training, physical fitness and instruction, including attendance at scheduled drills and classes in order to simulate skills and ensure that firefighting, EMS and HazMat tasks are performed efficiently and effectively.
  • Provides emergency medical care at the scene to patients, which may include providing support to EMS crews providing patient care and transport to emergency medical facilities.
  • Assists in performing life safety inspections of commercial, industrial and residential buildings, tours high hazard facilities.
  • Conducts fire safety classes and works with the public to increase fire safety awareness and provide for fire prevention. Conducts other life safety education with the public Provides public education and information on safety and fire prevention, including station tours, community events, school visits, and correct installation of car seats.
  • May be assigned to a wide variety of special assignments in the department. Additional committee and special project assignments are expected throughout the department.
  • May assume the role of the Driver, after departmental approval, in his / her absence.

    • Other Requirements

    Physical : Ability to use strength and stamina to work in a superheated environment while wearing up to 100 lbs. of full protection gear including self-contained breathing apparatus; work in extreme fluctuations in temperatures; strength to operate heavy tools and equipment up to 80 lbs. for up to 30 minutes; stoop, bend, and lift continually over time; strength and endurance to remove an unconscious adult from a hazardous situation.

    Mental : Ability to work with one or a large group of severely injured, maimed or dead persons; control stress and follow directions in a life-threatening environment; work in confined spaces and at heights greater than 10 feet; enter dangerous areas and perform dangerous tasks; and awareness under pressure of changing fire or hazard conditions. Ability to communicate, understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and work within the confines of a fire station for 24 hours or more.

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