Firefighter

Description

The entire range of pay for this position is posted. Typical starting pay will be at the beginning of the range, depending on qualifications.*

Performs firefighting, fire prevention, and rescue work. Maintains and cleans Fire Department buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Works under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Engineer, or an Incident Commander at emergency scenes.

• Responds to alarms for fires, hazardous chemical, and emergency medical incidents.
• Lays and connects hose to hydrants and fire apparatus, attaches, and changes nozzles, aims, and directs water streams.
• Uses various hand and power tools to fight fires, gain entry, extricate victims, and ventilate buildings.
• Utilizes various portable extinguishers, wet and dry chemicals, solvents, and absorbents to fight fires and contain spills.
• Performs salvage and overhaul activities including protecting building contents, cleaning, securing, and preserving fire scenes.
• Removes firefighting equipment from trucks, lifts and carries items, sets up and uses ladders, tools, and equipment as necessary.
• Climbs ground and aerial ladders, scales walls and rappels using rope and harness.
• Maneuvers under, over, or around obstacles.
• Searches smoke filled buildings utilizing self‑contained breathing apparatus looking for the location of fire, occupants, or victims.
• Performs prolonged running, walking, or standing while conducting inspections, pre‑fire tours, and emergency scene operations.
• Cares for the injured and administers basic emergency medical aid.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on equipment and assists in periodic inspections or certification tests.
• Reads, studies, and interprets department procedures, technical manuals, and building plans.
• Performs pre‑fire planning activities including touring and studying businesses for physical layout, possible hazards, location of water sources, exposure problems, potential life loss, etc.
• Participates in drills and training sessions to maintain required level of knowledge and skills proficiency.
• Maintains and cleans Fire Department buildings and grounds.
• Operates vehicles and fire apparatus as required.
• Prepares and delivers various public education programs regarding fire prevention and safety.
• Assists in fire safety inspections of public and private buildings or property.
• Identifies and reports maintenance needs of assigned equipment.
• Deals effectively and courteously with fellow employees and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Attends in‑service training sessions or other training sessions deemed appropriate by supervisor or department head.
• Maintains appropriate supplies for assigned area.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.

Must be a High School graduate or equivalent. Shall have current certification issued by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety in Firefighter I and II.

Must be knowledgeable in the principles, methods, and equipment associated with firefighting and rescue work; must be able to read and understand manuals and technical information; must be able to follow oral and written instructions; must be able to effectively communicate through written and verbal skills; must have good cognitive and analytical skills; must be able to handle stressful situations and can quickly assess situations;

must be able to make decisions under pressure. Must be able to perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City’s Mission, Vision and Values as well as the Trust Edge Experience©, which further establishes the foundation for our Mission, Vision and Values through the 8‑Pillars of trust, which are:
Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution and Consistency. Overall professionalism displaying the utmost integrity, discretion, courtesy, cooperation, discipline, and behavior.

• Must possess a valid Missouri State Driver’s License.
• Must have first responder certification upon hire.
• Must currently possess Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)…