- Firefighter/Paramedic Grandview
- City of Grandview, MO in Grandview, MO, United States
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
Type:
Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:
$54,536 annually
Posted Date:
05/13/2024 11:52 AM
POSITION SUMMARY
Grandview, Missouri is a first tier suburb in the KCMO metropolitan area with a population of 25,000. Grandview Firefighter-Paramedics respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, urban search & rescue and other calls to protect life and property; participates in all-hazards risk reduction and training; and maintains cleanliness of fire department facilities and readiness of firefighting equipment; holds primary responsibility for the readiness of medical equipment; provides medical treatment at the paramedic level as authorized by the Standard Operating Guidelines of the Grandview Fire Department. The fire department operates a 24/48-hour shift schedule and operates one ALS pumper, one ALS ladder truck and two fully staffed ALS ambulances from three stations.
Job Responsibilities
• Responds to emergency situations and incidents to suppress fires, affect rescues/extrications, participate in searches, mitigate hazardous materials and perform other duties as assigned and capable.
• Operates fire fighting tools, aerial equipment, emergency medical equipment, extrication and rescue equipment and a variety of related tools and vehicles
• Responsible for all patient care (Advanced as well as Basic Life Support) in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, and protocols
• Participates in on-going technical and physical training to maintain certifications
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to department facilities
• Participates in fire prevention and safety education/promotional events. Conducts station tours and gives presentations and demonstrates the use of fire suppression and safety equipment
• Assists in documenting incidents and provides incident information to appropriate agencies and supervisor All other duties as assigned
• Required Qualifications
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent Possess a valid Missouri State Paramedic License or NREMT-P license
• Preferred Qualifications
• Have completed a CPAT or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Firefighter I & II, hazardous materials awareness and operations, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
PAY
Starting at $54,536 annually. Will consider lateral transfers for up to 5 years of service. Grandview has an excellent benefits package including a 100% City funded L6 LAGERS pension plan (https://www.molagers.org/join-the-lagers-community/), Aetna Health and Dental plan, Guardian Vision plan and deferred Compensation options. Employees enjoy 168 hours of vacation the first year and accrue18 hours of sick leave a month.
To Apply
Send cover letter and resume to one of the following (please note position title applying for):
• Online
• E-Mail: jobs@grandview.org
• Fax: 816-763-3902
• Mail to Grandview City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Grandview, MO 64030
Come to Grandview City Hall to complete an application or The View Community Center 13500 Byars Road
Grandview MO United States