Firefighter: Indianapolis Indiana Deadline: September 2, 2016

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.

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