Recruit Firefighter

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY AT: https://www.lafayette.in.gov/782/Employment

JOB OBJECTIVES

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in thisdocument are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent responds to the needs of the community to best serve in the mitigation and prevention of problems such as but not limited to rescue, firefighting, and emergency medical needs. Incumbent is required to participate in training, perform maintenance of departmental equipment, and perform janitorial needs. Incumbent may be required to work out of classification and perform other functions as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responds to all emergencies and alarms as assigned such as firefighting. vehicle extrication, elevator rescue, hazardous material situation, water rescue, ice rescue, trench rescue, building collapse, rope rescue, high rise rope rescue, industrial accidents, and may not be limited to the above.

Performs duties such as basic life support, defibrillation, assist the medic unit, childbirth, CPR. Sets up fire scene, such as connect hoses, carry equipment, raise ladders, etc. Maintain communication with department and with supervisor, co-workers, and other emergency personnel. Be able to follow instructions as required or directed by the incident commander or through the chain of command.

Assist in general vehicle and facilities maintenance including but not limited to checking fluids, batteries, fuel levels, and operational status. Assist in general cleanliness including apparatus, equipment, and engine house such as mowing, trimming, snow removal, spreading salt on walkways, planting, fertilizing and watering grass and plants.

Attend and participate in training activities and meetings. Study essential guides, books, maps, reference materials, standard operating procedures, etc.

Attends and participates in meetings. Successfully completed all required departmental training programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK

High School education or equivalent required. Must, within the first year, complete Recruit program and pass the battery of test required by the formal training program, Fire I & II, EMS, first responders and trained to hazardous material operations level.

Ability to operate modern office equipment, effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with supervisor, co-workers, persons having contact with Incumbent in the performance of their duties. Develop and maintain productive work relationships with co-workers, other organizations, and the general public. Must be able live by and set positive standards for themselves and others. Utilize resources and reference materials, efficiently organize department materials and equipment, follow oral and written instructions, and perform duties in emergency and stress-related conditions. Must physically perform duties such as climb ladders, use firefighting equipment, make a forcible entry, perform duties for long periods of time, and legally operate department vehicles.

Working knowledge of laws, regulations, statutes, codes and reporting requirements relating to and governing the department policies, practices, guidelines, and methods.

Specialized knowledge of emergency scene management, job related knowledge of area serviced such as street locations, water supply locations, etc.

Work consists of responding to stressful, dangerous situations and cleaning up afterwards, and is physically and mentally demanding. Incumbent must exercise acquired skills and training in performing duties.

Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrate safe driving record. Must follow correct security procedures for both computer and printed records.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbent must complete in one year the department's formal training program or approximately 2,000 hours equivalent to NFPA 1001. Required to obtain and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician certification and trained in hazardous material operations level. A high degree of care and skill are required to protect tools and equipment and prevent injury to self and others. Incumbent usually works with a partner and is responsible for co-workers' safety. Incumbent is responsible to keep them self physically fit/healthy in order to perform their duties. Incumbent must be able to maintain a healthy, positive attitude.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

During the normal course of performing duties, Incumbent has contact with supervisor, co-workers, other fire departments, emergency service personnel, and the general public. Incumbent reports to their company officer.

Incumbent must have required vision, hearing, physical strength and stamina. Incumbent must be able to perform duties while sitting walking, standing, crouching or stooping, and kneeling or crawling. Incumbent is required to fight fires in full protective gear, and have the physical strength required to perform duties for long hours in emergency situations.

Vision and hearing requirements set by PERF board.

Incumbent performs duties inside and outdoors. Incumbent must be aware of personal safety and safety of others. Incumbent is required to wear the following protective clothing or gear to perform routine duties: bunker pants, coat, and boots, and gloves, helmet with eye protection, Nomex hood, and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Incumbent has Standard Operating Procedures to go by when responding to alarms, wears protective gear, and follows officer's directions. Incumbent may be exposed to toxic gases, extreme heat, unstable roofs and buildings, weather conditions, mechanical, electrical, chemical hazards, and smoke.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,539.48 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Must be able to work rotating 24-hour shifts with four days off between sets. (A set is three 24-hour shifts with 24 hours off between each 24-hour shift)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lafayette, IN 47901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, IN 47901: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,539