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SalaryAre you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you.
Firefighter/EMT
The Firefighter/EMT position provides fire suppression, emergency medical, and security services. The Firefighter/EMT will be expected to make routine inspections and fire safety assessments throughout facility grounds, buildings, and office areas.
Position Details
- Reports to: Confidential
- Location: Greater Pueblo, CO area
- Position Type: Regular Full-Time
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Pay: Hourly (eligible for OT)
- Compensation: $30.00-$35.00
- Travel: None
Essential Job Functions
- Respond to all types of fires and emergencies on site, including hazardous materials incidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies; perform searches, suppress and extinguish fires, and perform related life and property protection.
- Provides emergency and medical care at a basic level.
- Identifies, isolates, and contains hazardous materials safely and effectively.
- Drives emergency vehicles and operates related apparatus to respond to emergency calls and scenes.
- Participates in ongoing training and education sessions.
- Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepares and ensures vehicles and apparatus are ready for immediate response.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Current, valid driver’s license
- Current Colorado DFPC Firefighter I certification
- Valid Colorado EMS certification
- Ability to pass a Firefighter physical/stress test
- 2 years as a paid full-time Firefighter or any combination of 3 years experience as a full-time, part-time or volunteer Firefighter within the last 5 years
- Experience working with hazardous materials
- Knowledge of fire response operations, emergency medical care, and firefighting equipment inspections
Preferred Job Requirements
- Current Colorado DFPC Firefighter II certification
- Experience with building and fire codes, modern fire prevention principles, procedures and equipment
- Confined Space Rescue training
Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, and bend.
- Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled
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