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Firefighter Southern Valley Fire & Rescue Horace, ND Job Details Full-time $55,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Dependent health insurance coverage Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Stress management Outdoor work experience Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification Firefighter I Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License Firefighter II Certification Time management Full Job Description Purpose of the Position The Firefighter will be responsible for protecting life, property, and the environment through fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, fire prevention activities, and public education in order to ensure that loss of life, property damage, or injury as a result of fire or other emergencies is prevented and/or minimized. The Firefighter reports to the Fire Chief or designee. Scope The Firefighter reports to the Fire Chief or designee. The Firefighter is responsible for responding to emergency and non emergency incidents, maintaining firefighting and rescue equipment, participating in training activities, and supporting department operations. The position requires the ability to work effectively in dangerous, physically demanding, and emotionally stressful situations. Failure to perform duties in a safe and effective manner may endanger the safety of residents, visitors, fellow firefighters, and emergency responders and may result in unnecessary injury, loss of life, or damage to property. The Firefighter works collaboratively with volunteer firefighters, emergency medical personnel, law enforcement agencies, and mutual aid departments to provide emergency services throughout the response area. Minimum Qualifications Valid driver's license appropriate to the class of vehicle being operated. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Current Firefighter I & II Pro Board certification. Current Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Pro Board certifications. Ability to obtain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or higher, or ability to obtain within one year of employment. Ability to obtain AHA CPR certification within 90 days of employment. Ability to obtain Fire Inspector Pro Board certification within one year of employment. Ability to successfully complete a post-offer medical examination and any job-related fitness assessments required by Department policy. Ability to pass a criminal background investigation consistent with applicable law. Ability to work scheduled shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callbacks. Preferred Qualifications Previous inspections experience in fire service, building, or related fields. Advanced EMT, or Paramedic certification. Previous paid or volunteer firefighting experience. Previous emergency medical services experience. Physical Demands The Firefighter may be involved in physically draining and exhausting activities including firefighting, rescue operations, emergency medical response, training exercises, and other emergency situations. Duties may require lifting, carrying, pulling, dragging, climbing ladders, crawling, kneeling, operating tools and equipment, wearing personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and working in confined or elevated spaces. The Firefighter will regularly be exposed to adverse weather conditions and may work in environments involving fire, smoke, heat, cold, water, and hazardous conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities where required by law. Environmental Conditions The Firefighter will be exposed to smoke, fire products, chemicals, hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, loud noises, adverse weather conditions, and other hazards associated with emergency response. The Firefighter may be required to work extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callback situations. The Firefighter will work in environments that are dangerous, busy, noisy, and stressful and will need excellent organizational, time management, and stress management skills to complete required tasks. Sensory Demands The Firefighter will be exposed to conditions that may affect the senses including smoke, fire, noise, heat, and adverse environmental conditions. The Firefighter will require high levels of concentration during emergency incidents and must be capable of monitoring radio communications, observing hazards, and maintaining situational awareness in rapidly changing environments. Mental Demands High levels of mental and emotional stress may result from emergency response activities, critical incidents, life threatening situations, exposure to trauma, and the possibility of loss of life, injury, or property damage. The Firefighter must maintain sound judgment, emotional stability, and professional conduct while operating in dangerous and rapidly changing situations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Southern Valley Fire & Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the Department.

Pay:

$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person