QUALIFICATIONS

Full-time Firefighter

• Approved state or national accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I & II certification that conforms to NFPA 1001 (2008 or 2013 Standards) or ability to gain certification within 12 months of hire. 
• Current NREMT Certification as an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) or ability to gain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Valid drivers license.

Paid on-call/part-time Firefighter

• Current NREMT Certification as an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) or ability to gain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Valid drivers license.

TRAINING

Training will be supplied in many areas, prior experience or certifications in any of these areas is beneficial. 

• Orientation Training
• Physical Agility Training
• Hazardous Material Training
• Incident Command System (ICS) Training
• Ropes Training
• Extrication Training
• Water Rescue Training
• Ice Rescue Training