Firefighter

Firefighter

The Rochester Fire Civil Service Commission invites applications for the position of Firefighter. The Rochester Fire Department will compassionately solve problems that threaten life, health and property.

Nature of Work :

• Facilitate fire prevention activities, educational programs, and collaborative working relationships with customers.
• Conduct code enforcement inspections as assigned.
• Provide educational programs, tours, and / or demonstrations of Fire Department facilities and equipment.
• Represent the Fire Department in sharing information, conducting investigations, and / or resolving safety concerns through interactions with City departments, external agencies, and / or the public.
• Respond to requests for public assistance in non-emergency situations in accordance with departmental policy.
• Pre-plan, respond to, and evaluate fire, rescue, and emergency response incidents.
• Participate in pre-planning, mapping, and other activities as assigned.
• Respond to fire and emergency calls; perform rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, extinguishment, salvage, and overhaul, emergency medical care, and structural collapse response activities as assigned.
• Work within emergency incidents involving the release or exposure of hazardous materials as assigned.
• Assist with origin and cause investigations as directed.
• Miscellaneous duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain department equipment, vehicles, facilities, supplies, and grounds.
• Prepare records and reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Essential Functions Minimum Qualifications :

Position Competencies :

Additional Information :

Employee Benefit and Retirement Summary :

The following supplemental information will share your current knowledge, skills, and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. You must be honest and accurate in answering the supplemental questions and do not type "see resume". You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview for this position. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

Do you understand and agree with this statement?

Due to the hazardous work in this position, qualified candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Are you at least 18 years of age?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

Do you possess a current Firefighter II certification from the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board or equivalent certification accredited through IFSAC or NFPA Pro Board?

Do you possess a current certification at the level of Emergency Medical Technician or higher with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians?

Conditions of Employment : If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to : verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record, and a criminal history?

Employer City of Rochester Address 201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904 Phone (507) 328-2555 Website https : / / www.rochestermn.gov / employment Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email