Primary Duties
DEFINITION Under the direction of the Shift Captain, this position responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Respond to rescue operations to include patient care and transport, medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, trauma calls, handling family crisis situations professionally, operation of the Jaws of Life equipment and other related rescue operations and equipment. • Respond to all fire alarms to provide suppression of fires. • Prepare reports and records to include filling out forms at the scene of an incident, hospital forms, and computer entry for future reference. • Participate in fire and rescue training to include emergency medical training, fire suppression techniques, physical fitness training, related classes, refresher courses and inhouse training. • Assist in the daily maintenance checks of equipment, supplies, building and grounds. • Provide public education on CPR/first aid and fire extinguishers, and fire safety classes to grade schools. • Assist in investigations of fires. • Perform fire safety inspections of various business and multiple family dwellings. • Serve as a team member on the Hazardous Materials response team. • Perform other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Must have a valid driver’s license; • EMT-B certification preferred at time of hiring, or otherwise attainable; • Must have knowledge of hazardous materials use and storage; • Must have a basic knowledge of Norfolk’s fire codes, • Associate degree in Fire Science and/or Paramedic beneficial.
Compensation Details
Salary $4,337 - $5,948 per month.
How to Apply
Apply at Human Resources Office, 309 No. 5th Street, Norfolk, Nebraska, phone (402) 844-2010, or www.norfolkne.gov/humanresources EOE.