| Title: | Firefighter |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1013 |
| Location: | Cape Girardeau |
| Department: | 3030 - FIRE |
| Salary Range: | $44,502 |
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for responding to fire and other emergency situations.
MAJOR DUTIES: Firefighter/EMTs are responsible for performing tasks assigned to them through written policies and procedures, or verbal orders and directions. These task enable the department to achieve it established goals and objectives, and fulfill its purpose, including, but not limited to the following:
- Performs prevention activities designed to prevent incidents from occurring or reduce loss when an incident does occur; assists with the conduction of fire safety inspections; conducts public information and public education programs; assists with the investigation into the cause of incidents.
- Performs preparation activities designed to prepare for the response to incidents in the most effective, efficient, safe, and professional manner; maintains personal fitness and health; maintains job knowledge and skill; maintains apparatus and equipment in a state of readiness.
- Performs response activities designed to ensure the handling of incidents in the most effective, efficient, safe, and professional manner; responds to dispatched alarms without delay; operates apparatus and equipment at incidents within departmental procedures, guidelines, and command system; performs rescues; administers patient care; performs fire suppression, incident mitigation, and property and environment conservation activities.
- Performs evaluation activities designed to evaluate and improve service delivery, as well as to maintain and improve public opinion; accurately completes any necessary record or report; participates honestly in evaluations, reviews, post-incident analyses, and investigations; offers input and suggestions regarding improvements to service delivery; maintains apparatus, equipment, stations, and grounds in a presentable, clean fashion.
- Performs at or above standards established by the department.
- Adheres to policies and procedures; helps to ensure that problems that arise are handled in a direct, timely, and professional manner.
- Helps maintain a level of cooperation, coordination, and communication with chief officers, captains and each other to ensure the most effective, efficient, safe, and professional delivery of services to the community as possible.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
- Knowledge of city streets and principal buildings.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment used in the suppression of fire and the in the delivery of emergency medical and rescue services.
- Skill in the operation of fire apparatus and in the delivery of emergency medical services.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduation or equivalency is required.
- Must comply with Missouri Emergency Medical “First Responder” or above requirements. All members hired after July 1, 1995, must maintain certification as Missouri Emergency Medical Technician.
- Must be certified “Firefighter II” (Missouri/NFPA Standard #1001).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree or higher in a related field.
- Hold one or more certifications from the department’s List of Additional Certifications.
BENEFITS:
Benefit package includes health, dental, and life insurance provided, retirement pension plan provided, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, and more. The total compensation value for this position is $34.96 hourly/$72,711 yearly, which consists of the starting hourly rate plus the benefit package. For more benefit information go to www.cityofcape.org/jobs .
SHIFTS: Firefighters work on rotating 24-hour shifts for an average of 56 hours per week.
TESTING PROCESS:The testing process consists of: an entry-level written exam that includes material designed to measure mechanical comprehension, spatial orientation, an understanding of illustrated materials, behavioral skills, basic arithmetic, and reading and writing abilities. A physical agility test graded pass/fail that consists of a series of tests to determine the applicant's ability to perform critical physical tasks necessary for the position of firefighter, and an oral interview designed to evaluate a candidate's experience, training, and personal qualifications. Prior to employment, eligible applicants will be subject to a physical examination, drug screen, interviews, and thorough background investigations. The physical and written exam is to be determined. Applicants will be notified of the next testing process.
Successful applicants will serve in a one-year probationary period, which includes a supervised probationary study program. In addition, a probationary Firefighter will be required to obtain a Missouri CDL Class “B” within one year of date of hire. We do not have a residency requirement for our firefighters.
Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation, and pre-employment physical. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V
