Fire Fighter - Part Time

Title: Firefighter

Department: Fire Department

Type: Part-Time

Reports to: Fire Supervisor

Supervisory: No

Probation Period: 90 Days

The Borough of Highland Park is seeking an experienced part-time Firefighter. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 35 years of age at the announced closing date for filling applications for this position as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-12. The maximum age for applicants that are volunteer members of the Highland Park Fire Department is 40 years as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-42. An ideal candidate has advanced knowledge of all state, county, and local guidelines, policies, and standards.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Respond to fire alarms and extinguish fires

- Respond to emergency calls for specialized services such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, and technical rescue that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench, and collapse rescues

- Drive and operate fire apparatus; operate apparatus fire pumps

- Administer emergency medical treatment on an as needed basis

- Complete fire incident reports at the direction of the Fire Supervisor

- Clean and inspect equipment and apparatus according to preventative maintenance schedule set forth by Fire Supervisor

- Maintain cleanliness of fire station, equipment, and grounds

- Participate in mandatory training and courses

- Acquire and retain knowledge of the Borough, including streets, buildings, water supply sources, unusual hazards, and other related items

- Other duties as assigned by the Fire Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

- Be available to work day (7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday or Friday and Saturday & Sunday) or night (5:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., 1 – 3 days/ week) shift

- Four (4) years of experience as a Firefighter, in either a volunteer or paid capacity

- New Jersey Certification Firefighter I (NJ Firefighter II preferred)

- Basic Extrication Certification from a state-approved fire academy

- Valid CPR Certification

- Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Certifications

- Incident Management Level I Certification

- Apparatus Fire Pump Certification from a state-approved fire academy

- Excellent physical and mental condition, as defined in NFPA 1582 Standards, and ability to pass a medical examination

- Authorized to work in the United States and be a resident of New Jersey

- High School diploma or equivalent

- Has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude

- Possess a valid driver’s license

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

All additional qualifications will be weighted higher on final score

- Incident Management Level II or III Certification

- CEVO – Fire Apparatus

- State of NJ Division of Fire Safety Certified Firefighter II

- Advanced training in fire suppression, firefighting tactics, and strategy

- New Jersey Department of Health EMT-B Certified

NOTE: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 14-45, following is an exception to the 35 year age limit.

40A: 14-45. Service credits and conditions upon appointments to paid or part-paid fire departments.

In any municipality where an examination is scheduled to determine appointments to the paid or part-paid fire department and force, any qualified firefighter having served in the volunteer fire company or force of the municipality for at least 2 years next preceding such appointment shall be entitled, in addition to his earned rating, to service credits of not less than 3 nor more than 10 points as may be determined by the governing body of the municipality or the authority in charge. Said appointee shall be over 21 but not more than 40 years old age at the time of appointment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23