City of Fremont, NE
Firefighter (EMT or Paramedic)
City of Fremont, NE, Fremont, Nebraska, United States, 68025
FIREFIGHTER/EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN or PARAMEDIC
Estimated Annual Wages $53,000 to 83,000 - depending on experience and qualifications
Please read entire posting, including minimum requirements, application instructions and hiring process.
We are not currently in an active hiring process. If you would like to be considered in our next active hiring process, please complete and submit an application form for the position of Firefighter. When the next hiring process is initiated, we will reach out to you with instructions on the additional information and steps that will be required.
NATURE OF WORK
This is skilled firefighting and emergency medical work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, operating and maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and quarters, and responding to medical emergencies and rendering emergency medical assistance.
Work also involves custodial maintenance of fire station equipment, apparatus and quarters. Employees of this class learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. Firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, a major portion of time is spent training and studying methods, techniques, and organization, and in routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment. Work is usually performed in accordance with specific instructions and well-defined policies and procedures, under the command of a superior officer. Supervision is received from an administrative superior.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
To be qualified to apply and test for the Firefighter/EMT position, candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
* Graduation from high school or equivalent GED,* Any combination of training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities, and skills,* Incumbent must possess a valid Nebraska Driver's License when operating a vehicle,* Possess current Nebraska license or current National Registry as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic,* At least three months of experience with a career, combination, or volunteer fire department in the field of firefighting OR* Candidates not possessing three months of experience as described above may instead meet minimum requirements by having both the NFPA 1001 (Firefighter I) and NFPA 1072 (Hazardous Materials Operations) certifications recognized by the Nebraska State Fire Marshall.
* Must reside within 30 linear miles of city limits on a serviceable road.* Candidates residing outside the residency requirement must establish residency within 30 linear miles within the first six months of employment.
* Ability to meet such physical requirements as may be established by the City.
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:
* Preferred: Associates Degree or higher in Fire Science or related field.* Preferred: National Registry and Nebraska Licensure as a Paramedic.* Preferred: Ability to converse effectively in Spanish.
NOTE: Any candidate that does not possess NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations recognized by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal at the time of application must have at least three months of experience as described above and will be required to obtain such certification within one year of employment.
Application Instructions and Schedule:
* In order to be considered in the next hiring process, please complete and submit the application available on the city's website (www.fremontne.gov). If you are viewing this posting on any other website, you must visit the city's website to obtain the city's application and submit a completed application to be considered.* When the next hiring process is initiated, you will be contacted with instructions on how to provide additional information. You will be required to provide all of the following documents, we encourage you to begin gathering the information now:* Completed Application.* Completed Personal History Form (PHF) that maybe found by going to https://fremontne.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6264/Firefighter-Candidate-Background-Packet-and-Release-02-2022_v322. The PHF contains a list of additional required documents that must be submitted. Personal History Forms and additional documents may not be accepted outside of an active hiring process.
Selection Process - All candidates must be available for the following hiring exercises, all are conducted in person:
* Written Testing - This is a written entry level test.* Physical Agility Test* Chief's Interview - in-person interview.* Fingerprinting - required for all firefighter candidates. Further instructions are provided during the hiring process.* Background Checks* Civil Service Commission interview - in-person interview.* Candidates must be available for all scheduled hiring activities to be considered. We will attempt to work with scheduling conflicts, but alternative dates or times may not be available.
If you have any questions regarding your application packet or the selection process, please contact the Human Resources team at (402) 459-2371 or jobs@fremontne.gov.
Helpful Links:
* Personal History Packet: https://fremontne.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6264/Firefighter-Candidate-Background-Packet-and-Release-02-2022_v322. You may also obtain the form by going to our website at www.fremontne.gov, hovering over "Government" in the top menu, selecting Human Resources, and then selecting the Police Officer Candidate Packet in the menu on the left.* Nebraska State Fire Marshal Training Schedule: https://nebraskasfmtd.ne.gov/Courses/Courses_Avail.aspx
Estimated Annual Wages $53,000 to 83,000 - depending on experience and qualifications
Please read entire posting, including minimum requirements, application instructions and hiring process.
We are not currently in an active hiring process. If you would like to be considered in our next active hiring process, please complete and submit an application form for the position of Firefighter. When the next hiring process is initiated, we will reach out to you with instructions on the additional information and steps that will be required.
NATURE OF WORK
This is skilled firefighting and emergency medical work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, operating and maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and quarters, and responding to medical emergencies and rendering emergency medical assistance.
Work also involves custodial maintenance of fire station equipment, apparatus and quarters. Employees of this class learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. Firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, a major portion of time is spent training and studying methods, techniques, and organization, and in routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment. Work is usually performed in accordance with specific instructions and well-defined policies and procedures, under the command of a superior officer. Supervision is received from an administrative superior.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
To be qualified to apply and test for the Firefighter/EMT position, candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
* Graduation from high school or equivalent GED,* Any combination of training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities, and skills,* Incumbent must possess a valid Nebraska Driver's License when operating a vehicle,* Possess current Nebraska license or current National Registry as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic,* At least three months of experience with a career, combination, or volunteer fire department in the field of firefighting OR* Candidates not possessing three months of experience as described above may instead meet minimum requirements by having both the NFPA 1001 (Firefighter I) and NFPA 1072 (Hazardous Materials Operations) certifications recognized by the Nebraska State Fire Marshall.
* Must reside within 30 linear miles of city limits on a serviceable road.* Candidates residing outside the residency requirement must establish residency within 30 linear miles within the first six months of employment.
* Ability to meet such physical requirements as may be established by the City.
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:
* Preferred: Associates Degree or higher in Fire Science or related field.* Preferred: National Registry and Nebraska Licensure as a Paramedic.* Preferred: Ability to converse effectively in Spanish.
NOTE: Any candidate that does not possess NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations recognized by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal at the time of application must have at least three months of experience as described above and will be required to obtain such certification within one year of employment.
Application Instructions and Schedule:
* In order to be considered in the next hiring process, please complete and submit the application available on the city's website (www.fremontne.gov). If you are viewing this posting on any other website, you must visit the city's website to obtain the city's application and submit a completed application to be considered.* When the next hiring process is initiated, you will be contacted with instructions on how to provide additional information. You will be required to provide all of the following documents, we encourage you to begin gathering the information now:* Completed Application.* Completed Personal History Form (PHF) that maybe found by going to https://fremontne.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6264/Firefighter-Candidate-Background-Packet-and-Release-02-2022_v322. The PHF contains a list of additional required documents that must be submitted. Personal History Forms and additional documents may not be accepted outside of an active hiring process.
Selection Process - All candidates must be available for the following hiring exercises, all are conducted in person:
* Written Testing - This is a written entry level test.* Physical Agility Test* Chief's Interview - in-person interview.* Fingerprinting - required for all firefighter candidates. Further instructions are provided during the hiring process.* Background Checks* Civil Service Commission interview - in-person interview.* Candidates must be available for all scheduled hiring activities to be considered. We will attempt to work with scheduling conflicts, but alternative dates or times may not be available.
If you have any questions regarding your application packet or the selection process, please contact the Human Resources team at (402) 459-2371 or jobs@fremontne.gov.
Helpful Links:
* Personal History Packet: https://fremontne.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6264/Firefighter-Candidate-Background-Packet-and-Release-02-2022_v322. You may also obtain the form by going to our website at www.fremontne.gov, hovering over "Government" in the top menu, selecting Human Resources, and then selecting the Police Officer Candidate Packet in the menu on the left.* Nebraska State Fire Marshal Training Schedule: https://nebraskasfmtd.ne.gov/Courses/Courses_Avail.aspx