Firefighter

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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.

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.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Emergency First Responder Certification.
• Missouri Firefighter I & 2 certification.
• Missouri Haz Mat 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.
• Ability to embrace differences among employees and citizens.
• Performs effectively as a member of the team in carrying out the City and Fire Department's mission and philosophy.
• Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.

• 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 Haz Mat 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…