Firefighter (Full-Time)

In addition to completing the application please email the following to Melissa at mweston@mankatomn.gov. 

• Copies of all certifications or training certificates that you currently possess. 
  • Required are: 
    • Firefighter II IFSAC or Pro Board Accredited
    • EMR or EMT

Grade:  PM1   FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive Position:  Yes
Supervisor Title:  Fire Captain

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old. 
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• Current Minnesota or International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Accredited Firefighter II Certification
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification

OR

• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements. 

Nature of Work:

Under the direction of the Public Safety Fire Captain, firefighters protect and save life and property through effective rescue and firefighting work, responding to structure fires and alarms, medical calls, hazardous materials response, extrication, and technical rescues. Responds to emergency medical calls as per departmental policy.
 
About Us:

Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato – positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.
 
We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us! Primary Essential Work Functions: 
                                                                         

• Responds to fire, medical, hazmat, rescue, and other emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Renders aid to victims and patients involved in calls and protects property.
• Responds to and maintains proficiency in all aspects of special rescue including extrication, trench rescue, confined space, water rescue, high angle rope, and hazardous materials.
• Conducts fire investigations, preserves, and collects evidence, interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, and records findings to determine the origin and cause of structural fires. 
• Tours and collects data in commercial and rental properties and area road construction sites to create pre-plans that aid in emergency response.
• Inspects commercial and rental properties to identify hazards and violations of the Fire Code and order corrections.
• Tests to ensure all fire related equipment used on calls, daily and weekly truck and pump checks, gear and uniform cleaning, tool maintenance, and hoses are working properly.
• Prepares state reports for calls for service.
• Orders equipment and supplies, maintains inventory.
• Provides public education presentations and trainings about fire service and fire prevention topics to large groups of people across the community.
• Performs all duties assigned in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Fire Service and apparatus, equipment, and quarters.
• Follows departmental policy when responding to fire, medical, hazmat, rescue, emergency, and non-emergency calls.

Communicates With:

• Internally – Public Safety staff, Public Works staff, Records staff, Maintenance staff, and other city employees
• Externally – General public, ambulance service, vendors, Blue Earth County, State Fire Marshal's Office

Supervision:

• Non-supervisory

Other Work Functions:

• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
• Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.

Persons with Disabilities:

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.Conditions of Employment:

• Must obtain Technician Level Certification in Hazardous Materials, High-Angle Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue and Trench Rescue within two (2) years of employment.
• Must obtain Operations Ice Rescue certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Must complete and obtain certification as a Fire Apparatus Operator within six (6) months of employment.
• Must maintain a primary residence within a fifteen (15) minute drive to the contiguous city limits of Mankato, driving under normal conditions and posted speed limits, within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota. A Minnesota driver's license must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation, pre-employment drug testing, and fingerprinting. 
• Must satisfactorily complete a psychological evaluation from a licensed psychologist.
• Must successfully pass the pre-employment physical examination requirements and maintain these standards during employment. 
• Must successfully complete annual physicals. 
• Ability to pass medical standards for self-contained breathing apparatus; and ability to wear self-contained breathing apparatus while performing work duties.
• Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.
• Safety Sensitive Notice. This is a safety sensitive position which requires cannabis pre-employment drug testing. Safety sensitive position means a job in which an impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis usage would threaten the health and safety of any person.

 General working hours are 48-hour shifts beginning at 8:00 a.m. and evening, weekend, holidays, and outside of regular hours as necessary.  Other work schedules may include Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 10-hour weekday shifts.  Must have the ability to respond to calls after hours as needed.

Salary : $74,589 - $104,562