REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Education: High School or G.E.D. Experience: None required; experience in operating heavy trucks or in the fire service is preferred. Training/Certifications: Certification as EMT Basic Special Requirements: Possess and maintain of a valid Colorado driver's License or ability to obtain same within 30 days of employment; Must maintain licensing and certification, once attained, continuously throughout employment. Minimum 18 years of age at time of hire. A complete list of requirements are available on the employer website. WAGE: $65758 - $85758/yr. DAYS/HRS: Member must work 48 hours of duty coverage in 12 hour shifts each month. DESCRIPTION: Primary Purpose Provide and perform fire suppression, emergency medical response and fire prevention services to the community (including fire district contract, and mutual aid agreements) through proactive and reactive service delivery. Essential functions Under general supervision of the Fire Captain or incident commander, position performs the following essential functions and responsibilities. (Essential functions are those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.) During all emergency responses follows NFPA, ICS, and departmental guidelines and protocols unless explicitly ordered by Fire Chief or Incident Commander to do otherwise. Utilizes appropriate department-issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary, following all applicable safety rules and regulations. Maintains confidentiality of data and information attained while in the service of the City or under contractual or mutual aid obligations; Performs Fire suppression activities, duties and tasks at fire and rescue scene in a safe and logistically sound manner so as to maximize safety of self and others and achieve the best outcome given the scene circumstances. Duties and tasks include but are not limited to: Assists in laying hose and making connections to hydrants; Direct streams of water or chemicals onto fires; Required to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and enter toxic and/or hazardous atmospheres to perform rescue and fire suppression activities; Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings; Work at heights of 10+ feet, Ventilate burning buildings and use smoke ejectors by using appropriate techniques for the type of structure. Performs and participates in routine plan reviews of new construction and fire inspections of private residences, businesses and public buildings to ascertain compliance with fire prevention ordinances, codes, and evacuation planning. Administer and provide comprehensive emergency and non-emergency medical care pursuant to level of state certification, consistent with departmental protocols; Assist in investigation of fire incidents consistent with established fire scene management guidelines by securing the fire scene, identifying evidence and providing written and verbal reports of the incident; Drive and operate department apparatus in emergency and non-emergency situations; provides routine cleaning of vehicles, equipment, fire department facilities and living quarters; maintain daily maintenance records and complete maintenance and equipment reports; Participate and conduct public education activities by conducting tours of station facilities and providing basic information of fire district activities to the public; fire prevention activities including fire drills, etc.; Carries a City issued communication device for work-related communications while in Logan County. Performs other related functions as otherwise assigned, delegated or required by the Fire Chief. Generally the position responsibility for supervision of others is limited to assisting seasonal or new employees in routine work procedures; however, under some circumstances the position may supervise a small group of workers in office or fie d work; may act as a unit head as assigned in the absence of a higher authority. LOCATION: Sterling If you meet the minimum requirements, please click on How to Apply to view the instructions. *You must be registered with Connecting Colorado in order to view information on how to apply for any of these jobs. Registration is available at no cost.*