What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Cadet II position at City of Roseville, MN?
Summary
Fire Cadet II is an entry level limited-term training position designed to prepare individuals for appointment to Firefighter/EMT of Firefighter/Paramedic. Fire Cadet II participates in a structured, department-sponsored training academy that includes classroom instruction, practical skills development, and hands-on emergency response experience. Upon successful completion of the program and attainment of all required certifications, the Fire Cadet II may advance to a full-time Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic position. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.
Essential Duties Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, with or without accommodation. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Participate in the department’s training academy to obtain certifications including:
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Firefighter I & II- (MN Fire Service Certification Board)
- Firefighter Licensing- (MN Board of Fire Training and Education -MBFTE)
- Emergency Medical Technician- MN EMSRB or Paramedic.
- Assist in Fire suppression, hazard mitigation, and other emergency response activities under supervision.
- Assist in providing emergency medical services and related 911 response activities under supervision.
- Participate in ongoing training related to fire tactics, EMS skills, incident documentation and physical fitness.
- Assist with the inspection, cleaning, and general maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
- Demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences. Exhibit sensitivity to the needs of diverse audiences in all duties performed on behalf of the City to support Roseville in building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment and community
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Experience/Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License
- Ability to meet all medical, psychological, and physical requirements of a fire service training environment
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the ability to:
- Pass the physical assessment upon hire as required by NFPA standard 1583.
- Work in indoor and outdoor environments, often in hazardous, high-stress, or adverse conditions
- Tolerate exposure to hazardous materials, smoke, extreme temperatures, loud noises, uneven terrain, and emotionally challenging emergency scenes.
FREQUENTLY
Standing: Dynamic standing, raising ladders, operating a hose, clearing debris, inspecting equipment, sweeping or mopping, power washing
Walking: Walking from and to truck or engine multiple times at fire or accident scene. Walking on rough ground or uneven surfaces when working in fire scenes that have no pavement or smooth surfaces, working on surfaces strewn with debris
Twist or Turn: Frequently, removing and replacing protective gear, tools and equipment from the truck, removing, deploying and replacing ground ladders, moving or removing furniture or other obstacles
Reaching Waist to Shoulder: Pulling hoses off of truck or engine, carrying/using axes or other tools, moving or removing furniture or other obstacles, retrieve and store items and supplies
Handling/grasping: Using tools, hoses, first aid cases, ladders, protective gear, backboards, removing victims, sweeping, mopping
OCCASIONALLY
Running: Running from truck or engine to fire or accident scene with tools, equipment, fan or other items; running to pull a dry hose; running to transport a victim on a backboard; running up or down a staircase
Sitting: Riding in a truck or engine to and from a fire or accident scene
Driving: If assigned to drive equipment to and from a fire or accident scene
Balance: When climbing ladders or stairs, suppressing fires at or near rooftops or several stories above ground, walking or running on wet or muddy surfaces, carrying victims
Work at heights: When suppressing fires at or near rooftops roof tops or several stories above ground, climbing/standing on a ladder, standing on top of parked equipment
Climb stairs or ladders: Deploying and climbing a ground or aerial ladder to enter a building or suppress a fire; climbing stairs in a building to reach sources of fires or to access and retrieve victims
Bend/stoop: Unwinding hoses, laying a hose, coupling and uncoupling a hose, mopping a floor, dismantling a vehicle, unpacking and re-packing medical equipment and supplies
Crouch/Squat: Unwinding hoses, pulling hose, coupling and uncoupling a hose, administering first aid to a victim
Crawl/Kneel: Crawl on the floor or through wreckage to access a victim; kneel, unwinding
Salary : $30 - $37
