A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
Fire Recruit Rural Metro Fire - 3.2 Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time $51,000 - $61,000 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License First aid and
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Fire Training Captain Summary This position is responsible for responding to medical emergencies, fires, and rescue incidents while providing professional emergency medical care and protecting lives and property. Firefighters also participate in technical rescue, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, public education, and ongoing training to maintain and expand their skills. What You'll Do Respond to medical emergencies and provide high-quality patient care. Protect lives and property through fire suppression and rescue operations. Participate in technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and public safety operations. Serve the community through fire prevention, public education, and community outreach. Train continuously to develop the knowledge and skills of a professional firefighter.
Qualifications:
Required High School Diploma or GED Current AZ State or National Registry EMT or Paramedic certification Current CPR certification ACLS certification (Paramedic applicants) Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying. Ability to successfully complete the Rural Metro Fire Academy Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency assignments Not Required Firefighter I or II certification Hazardous Materials certification Prior firefighting experience Work-Life Balance During the academy the schedule is a 40 hour work week, 3/4 shift schedule after academy is completed Stable, full-time career Opportunities for overtime and specialty assignments
Pay Range:
$51,000 - $61,000 Position Disclaimer This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document provides an overview of the position currently available and is not an employment contract. RMF reserves the right to modify position responsibilities or position descriptions at any time. Employment with RMF is at-will and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice within the confines of federal and state law. Rural Metro Fire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
