Richmond Heights

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Starting Salary:  Dependent on Qualifications                                   Pay Grade:  6

This is a full-time position which includes a full range of benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and employee health, dental, life, disability, and retirement insurance programs. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Operates life support vehicle and equipment. Provides advanced emergency care to citizens as directed by a physician. Protects life and property from fire and other emergencies and provides basic to advanced life support services to citizens; fights fires, sets up and uses hoses, ladders, and other equipment; repairs and maintains fire fighting apparatus and equipment; participates in fire drills and studies fire-fighting techniques; performs related work as required.  Respond to fire or injury alarms assisting in the operation of equipment, evacuation, fire containment, overhauling, salvage, and clean-up operations; render first aid/ life support/basic crisis intervention support to victims. May operate motor-driven equipment including fire trucks, automobiles, and rescue and supply trucks. Clean and service fire-fighting equipment; inspect and test personal support equipment carried on fire trucks. Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly condition in and around the fire station. Perform fire prevention work such as inspections, public education, and evaluating evacuation plans. Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances and act accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others and public, and material and equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Missouri Driver’s License, EMT-Paramedic Certification, Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.  12 months general work experience. *PREFERRED:  Individuals with St. Louis County Firefighter I & II Certification. 

TO APPLY: 

Submit a City of Richmond Heights employment application, a signed copy of the job description, and copies of all required certifications in-person, by mail, or via fax.  Applications are available at the City Hall reception desk or by visiting the City website at www.richmondheights.org.  Applications must be received by December 30, 2011  to receive consideration.  TESTING WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012 for those who qualify to advance to that phase.

The City of Richmond Heights is an equal opportunity employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  The City of Richmond Heights is a drug and alcohol free work place.  A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required for all positions.  Additional pre-employment testing may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the City of Richmond Heights not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex or disability except where specific age, sex or physical requirement constitute a bona fide occupational qualification.

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