Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) City of Grandview - 3.0 Grandview, MO Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $75,500 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Environmental protection hazardous materials response BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License Basic life support Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Grandview, Missouri is a first tier suburb in the KCMO metropolitan area with a population of 25,000. Grandview Firefighter-EMT's respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, urban search & rescue and other calls to protect life and property; participates in all-hazards risk reduction and training; and maintains cleanliness of fire department facilities and readiness of firefighting equipment. The fire department operates a 48/96-hour shift schedule and operates one ALS pumper, one ALS ladder truck and two fully staffed ALS ambulances from three stations. Job Responsibilities Responds to emergency situations and incidents to suppress fires, affect rescues/extrications, participate in searches, mitigate hazardous materials and perform other duties as assigned and capable. Operates firefighting tools, aerial equipment, emergency medical equipment, extrication and rescue equipment and a variety of related tools and vehicles. Provides basic life support and emergency medical care. Participates in on-going technical and physical training to maintain certifications. Cleans and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to department facilities. Participates in fire prevention and safety education/promotional events. Conducts station tours and gives presentations and demonstrates the use of fire suppression and safety equipment. Assists in documenting incident and provides incident information to appropriate agencies and supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Possession of a valid state driver's license High school diploma or equivalent Have completed a CPAT or the ability to complete within six months of hire. Possession of Missouri EMT or NREMT-B certification, Firefighter I & II, hazardous materials awareness and operations, basic life support certifications (CPR-Health Care Provider) Pay Between $50,000-$75,500 annually. Grandview has an excellent benefits package including a 100% City funded

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pension plan (https://www.molagers.org/join-the-lagers-community/), Aetna Health plan, Dental and Vision plans, and Deferred Compensation. Employees enjoy 13 paid Holidays and 168 hours of vacation the first year. Employee's accrue 18 hours of sick leave a month. To Apply Send cover letter and resume to one of the following (please note position title applying for):

Online E-Mail:

Fax:

816-763-3902 Mail to Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030 Come to Grandview City Hall to complete an application or The View Community Center 13500 Byars Road

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FILLED Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $75,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person