The City of Kirkwood Fire Department is a great place to build a career. We are looking for passionate people, willing to make a difference in our community and embrace the tradition of the fire service. Become part of the roots and spirit of the profession.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to emergencies and non-emergency calls, perform fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required; determine the proper course of action and follow orders under stressful conditions.
• Operate emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment; assist and coordinate with law enforcement personnel and other responders as required.
• Inspect and maintain Fire Department facilities, equipment and supplies; clean, repair and return equipment to service after use.
• Assist in the maintenance of required departmental and emergency response records.
• Inspect and maintain personal protective equipment and assure that all equipment is in a state of readiness and available for immediate use.
• Assist with inspection of buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; may assist with fire investigations.
• Assist with emergency medical and fire training, participate in public education, prevention and safety activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent & 21 years of age.
• Must possess a current National Registry or Missouri paramedic's license, ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support) or HandTevy Certification, PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support) or ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) certifications.
• Have a valid Driver's License.
• Possess a current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Card by the time of employment offer.
• Certification in Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operations by the State of Missouri and St. Louis County Fire Academy preferred but not required.

To apply: Complete the following electronic employment application. OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122. OR: Call 314-984-6975 to have an application e-mailed, mailed or faxed to you. Return paper applications to: City of Kirkwood, Attn: Human Resources, at the address listed above.

PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.