What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at CITY OF OTTUMWA?
Nature of Work
The first level Firefighter classification is responsible for responding to medical emergencies, fires, and motor vehicle accidents clean ups and other hazardous material related incidents. Responsibilities include fire vehicle and facilities maintenance, completing required training, and responding to medical emergencies, fires, hazardous material releases and other similar incidents.
Firefighters must be able to work 24-hours shifts including weekends and holiday and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs.
Training / Education and Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid Driver's License
Skill / Abilities Requirements
- Equipment policies and procedures;
- Fire materials apparatus and equipment;
- Materials, methods, and tools involved in construction;
- Local, state, and federal security operations;
- React quickly and calmly to emergency situations;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
- Ability to use computers and relevant software (ex.: Microsoft Office).
Additional pay opportunities with the position:
- $1200 annually for Hazmat Technician Certification
- $1080 annually for EMT Certification
Salary : $1,080 - $1,200
