Fire Fighter - Fruitland Area Fire Protection District : Job Details

Job descriptionFruitland Area Fire Protection District Position Announcement Firefighter /Medical Responder The Fruitland Area Fire Protection District is seeking qualified applicants for a hiring list for future openings as a Firefighter/Medical Responder to perform the following duties: respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies and other requests for emergency assistance; connection and deployment of hose lines; make entry into burning buildings with the appropriate hose line; direct streams of water onto a fire; raises and lowers ladders; makes forcible entry into buildings; participates in fire prevention and information to the public of fire hazards; participates in training activities; maintain stations, apparatus, and equipment; performs other related work as required; works on rotating 24-hour shifts for an average of 53 hours per week. Applicants must: be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid driver's license; possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent; and have documented Basic Firefighter Training. Preferred Certification(s): Possession Missouri / or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license, and Firefighter I and II, Missouri and/or National 1001 Standard IFSAC and/or Pro Board approved certification. The testing process consists of: a written examination that may include material designed to measure mechanical comprehension, spatial orientation, an understanding of illustrated materials, behavioral skills, basic arithmetic, and reading and writing abilities, a physical agility test graded pass/fail that consists of a series of tests to determine the applicant's ability to perform critical physical tasks necessary for the position of firefighter, and an oral interview designed to evaluate a candidate's experience, training and personal qualifications. Prior to employment, eligible applicants will be subject to a physical examination, drug screen, interviews, and thorough background investigations including E-Verify. Successful applicants will serve in a one-year probationary period, which includes a supervised probationary study program. In addition, a probationary Firefighter will be required to obtain a Firefighter I and II Missouri and/or National 1001 Standard IFSAC and/or Pro Board approved certification within one year of date of hire. We do have a residency requirement for our firefighters. Firefighters must live within 100 miles of District Headquarters. Benefit package includes health, dental, and life insurance, and earned time off; Individual matching retirement plans are also available. To apply, send in a resume and request an application from Fruitland Area Fire Protection District Fire Station 1 located at 7273 US Highway 61, Jackson, MO between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Application can also be filled out online at www.fruitlandfire.org. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM Tuesday February 15, 2025. Applicants will be notified of the interview dates to be held at Fruitland Area Fire Protection District Station 1. The Fruitland Area Fire Protection District will notify qualified applicants by mail of the date and time of testing. EOE/ADA/M/F/

Job Type: Full-time

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Job Type: Full-timePay: $31,291.00 - $41,003.20 per year