What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/Paramedic position at City of Burnsville (MN)?
The Firefighter/Paramedic position is intended for individuals who are already certified as both Firefighters and Paramedics. This position requires specific certifications but does not require prior service experience. As a Firefighter/Paramedic, you provide quality care to our community with your commitment to protect and save life and property. We take care of you with a strengths-based culture of support and development and a total rewards package. Our department has a very active health and wellness program to support our members to include physical and emotional wellness.
Burnsville Fire is a full-time career department that responds to all hazards and provides advanced life support emergency medical service transport capability to our community. Our 55-member department operates out of two fire stations, is ready to serve at a moment's notice, and actively engages with the community to reduce risk and increase safety awareness.
This role operates on either 12- or 24-hour shifts. The city welcomes lateral candidates to apply. Learn more about the Firefighter/Paramedic position, and view the Chief's letter for applicants. For additional information, visit our website.
- Quickly and safely responding to emergencies with proper equipment.
- Extinguishing fires and providing medical aid to injured persons.
They are on the leading edge when they:
- Champion proactive fire prevention education and activities.
- Attend training sessions and study fire hazards and firefighting or rescue methods.
And they expect the best by:
- Overseeing proper preparation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment to ensure readiness.
- Performing regular inspection of buildings and fire hydrants.
- A valid Driver’s License
- I.F.S.A.C. Accredited Firefighter II Certification
- Current National Registry Certification as a Paramedic
- Currently certified or eligible for certification as a Paramedic in Minnesota
- Eligible to obtain MN Firefighter licensure immediately upon hiring
- NIMS IS-100, NIMS IS-200 and NIMS IS-700 (Complete the classes here)
- Successfully completed a Hazardous Materials Operations NFPA 472 Compliant Class
Tentative Hiring Timeline
- 1/30 – 2/23 – Application Period
- 2/10 – Information Session at FS 1, 9:30 a.m. (RSVP to Tracy.Simpson@burnsvillemn.gov)
- 3/6 and/or 3/7 – First-Round Interviews
- 3/13 and/or 3/14 – Final Interviews
Salary : $93,600 - $119,080
