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Firefighter Volkswagen Arizona Proving Grounds, Maricopa, AZ

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! FULLTIME FIREFIGHTER / EMT

Work Hours : 36 / 48 schedule (36 hours Week 1 and 48-Hours week 2)

Salary : $64,064.00 annually

Rural Metro Fire is hiring Firefighter / EMT’s with a passion for firefighting and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment.

Job Summary :

This is specialized fire / rescue work protecting life and property at the Volkswagen Arizona Proving Grounds. Employees in this class serve as uniformed firefighters, responsible for responding to actual or potential emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue occupants.

Employees will respond to medical emergencies, vehicle crashes on the property. Work involves the operation of specialized firefighting equipment and the application of fire suppression rescue techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Performs pre-hospital duties in compliance with AZ DHS Bureau of EMS and Performs BLS Scope of Practice in conjunction with Base-hospital Medical Direction.
• Maintains a safe environment for all patients and co-workers and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Responds to non-emergency and emergency services in a prompt and professional manner.
• Performs daily vehicle maintenance check and cleans both inside and Outside of assigned Unit on a daily basis.
• Performs daily supply inventory and equipment checklist.
• Performs daily duties assigned each day.
• Maintains a safe environment for all patients and co-workers.
• Operates the communication devices in a professional manner.
• Operates the emergency response vehicle safely.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrates flexibility, as patient care needs change.
• Must possess the ability to communicate with and effectively treat patients of all ages.
• Works in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.
• Ability to read, navigate and familiar with local and state mapping system.
• Ability to follow and interpret written and oral instructions.
• Follows and performs the Employee role guidelines.
• Attendance and Promptness.
• Ability to adapt and overcome obstacles that arise during shift in a professional manner.
• Have a strong knowledge to scope of practice and limitations of task delegated on scene of Incidents.
• Perform Vehicle extrication, fire suppression, and all other emergency response situations.
• Ability to give direction and delegate information on an emergency scene.

Position Minimum Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate
• Background investigation and pre-employment drug screening
• Must have NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Must be certified to the NFPA 472, Hazardous Materials-Operations
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying.

Our Benefits

MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage.

Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued.

For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match.

We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Last updated : 2024-04-23