Firefighter

Firefighter/EMT

The Firefighter/EMT position provides fire suppression emergency medical and security services. The Firefighter/EMT will be expected to make routine inspections and fire safety assessments throughout facility grounds buildings and office areas.

Position Details

Reports to: Confidential
Location: Greater Pueblo CO area
Position Type: Regular Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay: Hourly (eligible for OT)
Compensation: $24.00
Travel: None

Essential Job Functions

Respond to all types of fires and emergencies on site including hazardous materials incidents natural disasters and other emergencies; perform searches suppress and extinguish fires and perform related life and property protection.
Provides emergency and medical care at a basic level.
Identifies isolates and contains hazardous materials safely and effectively.
Drives emergency vehicles and operates related apparatus to respond to emergency calls and scenes.
Participates in ongoing training and education sessions.
Ensures the proper condition maintenance and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepares and ensures vehicles and apparatus are ready for immediate response.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Current valid drivers license
Current Colorado DFPC Firefighter I certification
Valid Colorado EMS certification
Ability to pass a Firefighter physical/stress test
2 years as a paid full-time Firefighter or any combination of 3 years experience as a full-time part-time or volunteer Firefighter within the last 5 years
Experience working with hazardous materials
Knowledge of fire response operations emergency medical care and firefighting equipment inspections
Preferred Job Requirements

Current Colorado DFPC Firefighter II certification
Experience with building and fire codes modern fire prevention principles procedures and equipment
Confined Space Rescue training

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk stoop and bend.
Uses hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to kneel crouch climb or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation range:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

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