Fire Fighter
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$ 79152 - 98168
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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
- Protect life property and the environment from fire; provide specialized rescue and emergency medical services; contain and control the accidental or illegal intentional release of hazardous materials; perform fire code compliance inspections (company level) and deliver community education programs; operate and perform general maintenance on specialized fire department apparatus and equipment; maintain and enhance skills by participating in drills and training sessions and clean and maintain fire department facilities.
SPECIAL NOTE:This recruitment requires the review and completion of the2025 Fire Fighter Recruitment Packet.
For additional information and resources visit the Fire Department Recruitment page at dsm.city/joinDMFD.
YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 4:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY APRIL 25 2025 (YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL ONCE YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE EMAIL CONFIRMATION CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN THE APPLICATION DEADLINE). ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED TO AND RECEIVED BY HUMAN RESOURCES NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY MAY 2 2025 1 WEEK AFTER THE APPLICATION DEADLINE) OR IT WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PROOF OF SUBMISSION.- Photocopy of drivers license
- Certified state driving record for applicants with a drivers license outside the state of Iowa
- High school transcriptsdiploma GED or other proof of high school graduation (graduation date required)
- Fire Fighter Physical Conditioning Waiver
- Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security
**All of the above documents must be legible.**
EMAIL TO:
FAX TO:
HAND DELIVER or MAIL TO:
City of Des Moines
Human Resources Dept.
Municipal Service Center
1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.
Des Moines IA 50317 Acceptable Experience and Training
- Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent by the application deadline April 25 2025.
Required Special Qualifications
ON OR BEFORE APPLICATION DEADLINE (April 25 2025:
- 21 years of age; and
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license.
- Submittal of certified driving record is required if you possess an outofstate Drivers License. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to by fax tohand deliver or mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy Des Moines IA 50317 by 4:00 pm CT on May 2 2025.
WITHIN 24 MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT:Emergency Medical Technician paramediclevel certification recognized by the State of Iowa.
CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:Possession and maintenance of Emergency Medical Technician paramediclevel certification recognized by the State of Iowa Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification and an Iowa Class C Operators drivers license are conditions of continued employment. Failure to obtain and maintain required license and certifications may subject the employee to immediate termination.
Sworn members of the Fire Department shall establish residence at locations that permit a member to travel to the corporate limits of the City of Des Moines within 60 minutes.
All appointments will be conditional upon passing the background and reference checks and medical and physical fitness exams required by the State of Iowa. The medical exam includes a screening for drug use.Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Fire fighters perform a full range of duties preventing and suppressing fires providing emergency medical services responding to hazardous materials incidents performing other duties necessary to preserve life and property and other related work as assigned.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
