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Nicholson Strategic Solutions

Firefighter

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What they do

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.

$57,617 / year median in Colorado

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary 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 driver's 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:
$22.00 - $52.00 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled With you when it counts. Job Description 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 driver's 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:
$22.00 - $52.00 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled With you when it counts.