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 Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Hourly (eligible for OT)

Compensation: $24/hr

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person