Firefighter Job Highland Park area,New Jersey USA,Business

Title:
Firefighter
Department:
Fire Department
Type:
Part-Time
Reports to:
Fire Supervisor
Supervisory:
No
Probation Period: 90 Days

The Borough of Highland Park is seeking an experienced part-time Firefighter. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 35 years of age at the announced closing date for filling applications for this position as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-12. The maximum age for applicants that are volunteer members of the Highland Park Fire Department is 40 years as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-42.

An ideal candidate has advanced knowledge of all state, county, and local guidelines, policies, and standards.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

Respond to fire alarms and extinguish fires
Respond to emergency calls for specialized services such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, and technical rescue that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench, and collapse rescues
Drive and operate fire apparatus; operate apparatus fire pumps
Administer emergency medical treatment on an as needed basis
Complete fire incident reports at the direction of the Fire Supervisor
Clean and inspect equipment and apparatus according to preventative maintenance schedule set forth by Fire Supervisor
Maintain cleanliness of fire station, equipment, and grounds
Participate in mandatory training and courses
Acquire and retain knowledge of the Borough, including streets, buildings, water supply sources, unusual hazards, and other related items
Other duties as assigned by the Fire Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

Be available to work day (7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday or Friday and Saturday & Sunday) or night (5:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., 1 – 3 days/ week) shift.
One weekend per month is mandatory
Four (4) years of experience as a Firefighter, in either a volunteer or paid capacity
Basic Extrication Certification from a state‑approved fire academy
Valid CPR Certification
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Certifications
Incident Management Level I Certification
Apparatus Fire Pump Certification from a state‑approved fire academy
Excellent physical and mental condition, as defined in NFPA 1582 Standards, and ability to pass a medical examination
Authorized to work in the United States and be a resident of New Jersey
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to pass a background check
Has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude
Possess a valid driver’s license

PREFERRED

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

All additional qualifications will be weighted higher on final score

Incident Management Level II or III Certification
State of NJ Division of Fire Safety Certified Firefighter II
Advanced training in fire suppression, firefighting tactics, and strategy
New Jersey Department of Health EMT‑B Certified

NOTE: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 14-45, following is an exception to the 35 year age limit.

40A: 14-45. Service credits and conditions upon appointments to paid or part-paid fire departments.

In any municipality where an examination is scheduled to determine appointments to the paid or part-paid fire department and force, any qualified firefighter having served in the volunteer fire company or force of the municipality for at least 2 years next preceding such appointment shall be entitled, in addition to his earned rating, to service credits of not less than 3 nor more than 10 points as may be determined by the governing body of the municipality or the authority in charge.

Said appointee shall be over 21 but not more than 40 years old age at the time of appointment.