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10/21/2015
Firefighter
City of Sidney
Job Description Summary:
Firefighters are responsible for the protection of lives and preservation of property, through the delivery of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), fire prevention and other related services.
Nature and Scope:
The Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic position is located in the Fire Group, Operations Division. This division consists of 27 Firefighter/EMT/Paramedics, 3 Lieutenants, 3 Assistant Chiefs. Firefighters report to the Lieutenant or Assistant Chief serving as shift commander. Senior Firefighter/EMT/Paramedics may serve as supervisors when there is no officer on duty or at the scene of an emergency incident. Firefighter/EMTs with Paramedic Certification may also assume supervisory responsibilities at EMS calls. During routine station duties and some emergency situations, the incumbent may have to work with little or no direct supervision.The Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic works closely with the Police Department in responding to emergency calls. The incumbent will often work with hospital emergency room staff and other local emergency service organizations.
Requirements:
-Successfully pass Civil Service Entrance Examination and selection process, which includes interviews, background inquiries, physical examination, polygraph testing and psychological profile.
-High school Diploma or GED equivalent.
-18 years of age and no more than 41 years of age at the time of appointment.
-Have or be able to obtain a valid Ohio Driver's License.
-Must be able to obtain and maintain Fire Fighter Level II and an EMT A certification.
-All new Firefighters hired after January 1, 1996, shall be required to obtain certification as a Paramedic within 36 months of the date of employment and shall be required to maintain this certification for a period of 15 years from the initial date of certification.
Knowledge and Skills:
-Communicating with individuals from a wide range of educational, social and economic backgrounds that may be emotionally distraught.
-Mentally and physically work in an environment that deals with disease, trauma, and death of adults and children.
-Going from routine assignments to full physical activity at an emergency scene.
-Ability to operate fire pumps, aerial devices, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
-The ability to drive emergency vehicles.
-Must be able to work outdoors, year around, in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
-Ability to generate and maintain accurate reports and preplan information.
-Physically able to perform work functions as established in the Physical Capabilities and Medical Examination.
-Ability to make life and death decisions in extremely short periods of time under emergency conditions.
To apply:
Submit an application to the receptionist in the Municipal Building on or before 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2015.
For the application, benefit summary and job description, please visit the City’s website at www.sidneyoh.com.
The City of Sidney is offering, through the National Testing Network www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, a Civil Service Examination for Firefighters to establish an eligibility list.
BEFORE DECEMBER 18, 2015 APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: CITY OF SIDNEY APPLICATION COMPLETED AND TURNED INTO THE CITY, REGISTER WITH THE NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK AND COMPLETE THE TEST AT ONE OF THE NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK TESTING SITES.
The City of Sidney is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Hours of Work: 54 per week normally
Rate of pay: $47,936 to $60,383
