FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC – WILL TRAIN!

POSITION SUMMARY
Grandview, Missouri is a first tier suburb in the KCMO metropolitan area with a population of 25,000.  Grandview Fire Department is a cutting-edge department of 41 full-time employees performing the challenging work of emergency medical care, fire suppression, fire prevention and rescue.  The fire department operates a 24/48 hour shift schedule.  The department operates one ALS pumper, one ALS ladder truck and two fully staffed ALS ambulances from three stations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to emergency situations and incidents to suppress fires, affect rescues/extractions, participate in searches, mitigate hazardous materials and perform other duties as assigned and capable.
• Operates fire fighting tools, aerial equipment, emergency medical equipment, extrication and rescue equipment and a variety of related tools and vehicles.
• Provides basic life support and emergency medical care.
• Participates in on-going technical and physical training to maintain certifications.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to department facilities.
• Participates in fire prevention and safety education/promotional events. Conducts station tours and gives presentations and demonstrates the use of fire suppression and safety equipment.
• Assists in documenting incident and provides incident information to appropriate agencies and supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The city will send selected individuals to Firefighter I & II Training if necessary!

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid state driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Paramedic certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational/technical training in firefighting and emergency medical treatment with two years of fire fighting and paramedic experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Possession of EMT certification, Firefighter I & II, hazardous materials operation, advanced life support and basic life support certifications (ACLS, PALS, BTLS, CPR-Health Care Provider)
• Missouri or national registered EMT

PAY
$34,430-$48,160. Benefit package includes health, dental, vision and life insurance; Missouri LAGERs Pension; ICMA-457 Retirement; discounted fitness membership to a state-of- the-art community center, tuition assistance program and employee wellness program.

TO APPLY
Submit cover letter, resume, salary requirements and copy of certifications to one of the following:

• Email:    jobs@grandview.org
• Fax (816) 763-3902
• Apply in Person:  Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, Mo.  64030

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