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Firefighter
Deadline: September 2, 2016
Salary: $39,446.00 Annually
Job Description:
Providing fire suppression, emergency medical care, and specialty skills to protect the residents and visitors of the City of Indianapolis.
Must perform to the Suppression/Operations Division job analysis.
Must maintain a good physical condition and shall be able to pass department medical examinations as prescribed by the Indianapolis Fire Department Work Performance Evaluation, and all other department fitness requirements.
Position Responsibilities:
POSITION SCHEDULE:
Rotating 24 hour shift activities divided between fire station and field operations.
ASSIGNED DUTIES:
- Fire suppression activities including, but not limited to:
- Driving of emergency vehicles in a safe, conscientious manner.
- Proficient operation of apparatus pumps requiring a through understanding of hydraulics.
- Perform routine maintenance of assigned station, apparatus, tools and equipment.
- Assist in assigned details (company inspections, pre-planning, public education, tours, etc.).
- Adhere to all rules, regulations, General Orders, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform communication operations for the Indianapolis Fire Department utilizing radios, computers, and MDT’s etc…
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief.
 Qualifications:
- All career Firefighters must maintain a minimum of the following throughout their employment with this department.
- State of Indiana First-Class Firefighter Certification or NFPA Firefighter I/II.
- State of Indiana Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
- State of Indiana valid OPERATORS License.
- All firefighters must acquire and maintain pertinent certifications for any special operations assignment.
THE FOLLOWING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES ARE NECESSARY FOR POSITION FULFILLMENT:
Skills in operation of:
- Vehicle under emergency conditions
- Apparatus pump
- Aerial ladder
- Firefighting equipment and tools (ladders, hand tools, SCBA, ropes, ventilation fans, salvage covers, hose appliances and nozzles, and extrication equipment.
- EMS equipment
- Communication equipment
- Knowledge of:
- Indianapolis Fire Department rules and regulations and polices and procedures.
- Fire suppression and theories, methods, and procedures
- Fire tactics and strategies
- Ventilation procedures
- Salvage and overhaul procedures
- Rescue and extrication procedures
- Fire causes and hazards
- Fire pump operations and hydraulics
- Hazardous materials
- EMS procedures
- Radio communication procedures
- City geography (streets and roads)
- Fire and EMS report writing procedures
- Water supply and hydrant locations
Ability to:
- Work compatibly with others
- Apply above knowledge to analyze problems quickly and take appropriate action under stress
- Handle routine public contacts
- Perform basic mathematical functions
- Deliver lectures, talks, demonstrations, etc.
- Prepare routine reports
- Receive and follow directions
- Attend in-service trainings as provided by this department
- Attend other training as necessary to maintain fire and EMS certificatio
How to Apply: The full job description and application can be found HERE.
