Fire Fighter - Certified

Please Note: This recruitment is for applicants who possess a Paramedic certification by July 1, 2025.  Preferred Certifications as an Iowa Firefighter I and Firefighter II issued by the State of Iowa Fire Services Training Bureau (FSTB) and certification as an Iowa Paramedic issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is required before a final offer may be extended.  Applicants for the Fire Fighter - Certified recruitment may also apply for the concurrent non-certified Fire Fighter recruitment at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines.  Passing written exam and CPAT scores for Fire Fighter - Certified will be used for the concurrent non-certified Fire Fighter recruitment.

Protect life, property, and the environment from fire; provide specialized rescue and emergency medical services; contain and control the accidental or illegal intentional release of hazardous materials; perform fire code compliance inspections (company level) and deliver community education programs; operate and perform general maintenance on specialized fire department apparatus and equipment; maintain and enhance skills by participating in drills and training sessions, and clean and maintain fire department facilities.
Additional compensation: 5% paramedic pay for obtaining Paramedic certification and successful completion of one year of service.

SPECIAL NOTE: This recruitment requires the review and completion of the 2025 CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTER RECRUITMENT PACKET.

For additional information and resources, visit the Fire Department Recruitment page at dsm.city/joinDMFD. 

YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 4:00 P.M. CT ON MONDAY JANUARY 27, 2025.  YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL ONCE YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE EMAIL CONFIRMATION, CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN THE APPLICATION DEADLINE.

ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED TO AND RECEIVED BY HUMAN RESOURCES NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. CT ON FEBRUARY 3, 2025 (1 WEEK AFTER THE APPLICATION DEADLINE) OR IT WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PROOF OF SUBMISSION: 

1. Verification of current certification as a Paramedic (or statement indicating expected date of certification by July 1, 2025)
2. Photocopy of driver's license
3. Certified state driving record for applicants with a driver's license outside the state of Iowa
4. High school transcripts, diploma, GED, or other proof of high school graduation (graduation date required)
5. Fire Fighter Physical Conditioning Waiver
6. Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security
7. DD214 Form for military service, if applicable
   **All of the above documents must be legible.**

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY BE EMAILED, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, OR MAILED TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

EMAIL TO: humanresources@dmgov.org

FAX TO: (515) 237-1680

HAND DELIVER or MAIL TO:  
City of Des Moines
Human Resources Dept.
Municipal Service Center
1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.
Des Moines, IA  50317

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent by the application deadline, January 27, 2025.

ON OR BEFORE APPLICATION DEADLINE (January 27, 2025): 

• 21 years of age; and
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
  • Submittal of certified driving record is required if you possess an out-of-state Driver's License.  Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, hand deliver, or mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by 4:00 pm CT on January 27, 2025.

ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 2025:

• Certification as an Iowa Paramedic issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or equivalent as outlined below.
  • If submitting equivalent certification(s):
    • ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 2025: Certification as a Paramedic issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
    • PRIOR TO FINAL OFFER: Certification as an Iowa Paramedic issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:  Possession and maintenance of Emergency Medical Technician paramedic-level certification recognized by the State of Iowa, and an Iowa Class C Operator's driver's license are conditions of continued employment. Failure to obtain and maintain required license and certifications may subject the employee to immediate termination.
 
Sworn members of the Fire Department shall establish residence at locations that permit a member to travel to the corporate limits of the City of Des Moines within 60 minutes.

All appointments will be conditional upon passing the background and reference checks and medical and physical fitness exams required by the State of Iowa.  The medical exam includes a screening for drug use.

Fire fighters perform a full range of duties preventing and suppressing fires, providing emergency medical services, responding to hazardous materials incidents, performing other duties necessary to preserve life and property, and other related work as assigned.

Please use the link below to view and access the complete Fire Fighter job description.

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/desmoines/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=67606&headerfooter=0

Salary : $79,152 - $98,169