Firefighter

Firefighter/EMT – Greater Pueblo, COPosition Details Reports to: ConfidentialLocation: Greater Pueblo, CO areaPosition Type: Regular Part‑TimeFLSA Status: Non‑ExemptPay: Hourly (eligible for OT)Travel: NoneEssential Job Functions Respond to all types of fires and emergencies on site, including hazardous materials incidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies; perform searches, suppress and extinguish fires, and perform related life and property protection.Provide emergency and medical care at a basic level.Identify, isolate, and contain hazardous materials safely and effectively.Drive emergency vehicles and operate related apparatus to respond to emergency calls and scenes.Participate in ongoing training and education sessions.Ensure the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepare and ensure vehicles and apparatus are ready for immediate response.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Job Requirements Current, valid driver's license.Current Colorado DFPC Firefighter I certification.Valid Colorado EMS certification.Ability to pass a Firefighter physical/stress test.2 years as a paid full‑time Firefighter or any combination of 3 years experience as a full‑time, part‑time or volunteer Firefighter within the last 5 years.Experience working with hazardous materials.Knowledge of fire response operations, emergency medical care, and firefighting equipment inspections.Preferred Job Requirements Current Colorado DFPC Firefighter II certification.Experience with building and fire codes, modern fire prevention principles, procedures and equipment.Confined Space Rescue training.Physical Requirements Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, and bend.Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.Occasionally required to kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Compensation Hourly pay range: $22.00 – $52.00.Equal Opportunity Employer / Veteran / Disabled With you when it counts.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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