- Salary
- $29 – $35/hr
- Location
- Mount Vernon Municipal Center, OH, OH
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Are you an experienced Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic looking to take your career to the next level?
The City of Mount Vernon Fire Department is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team through our lateral transfer program. This is your opportunity to bring your expertise, experience, and skills to a progressive, community-focused department that values teamwork, innovation, integrity, service, and professional growth.
Why Join Us?
Participates in training drills and studies the methods and techniques used to deliver emergency services to the community. Trains for and participates in the protection of life and property through firefighting and rescue activities, usually under close supervision. Participates in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions requiring strenuous exertion in hazardous conditions and confined surroundings. Gives emergency medical treatment to ill or injured persons using best practices and modern first aid techniques functioning as an EMT/Paramedic. Transports ill or injured persons. Performs routine duties in the care and maintenance of Fire Department property and equipment. Attends periodic training classes to learn new or revised regulations and policies. Notifies superior of vehicle maintenance needs. Gives lectures and tours to various individuals and groups. Assists in the inventory of all fire department supplies and equipment.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related non-essential functions as required and assigned by the chain of command.
I. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Equipment: Ability to operate a variety of fire and EMS equipment including fire apparatus, fire rescue equipment, emergency communications equipment, specialized medical equipment, tools, electronic devices, mechanical equipment, computers and related software, and other equipment necessary to perform emergency services duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
Knowledge:
Work is completed in a dynamic environment with multiple interruptions. The variety of emergency situations encountered at fire scenes and the need to determine appropriate medical procedures for a wide variety of situations contributes to the difficulty of the work.
III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Employees in this classification provide supervision to Firefighter/EMT-Basic on EMS runs/calls.
IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Contact is with coworkers, other city employees, employees from public and private sector organizations, other emergency service providers including but not limited to hospital personnel, victims of accidents and their families, students, and the general public. The purpose of contacts is typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Requirements: EMS, firefighting, and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity. The physical requirements of the position are identified as work requiring strenuous exertion, which may require the ability to lift and carry light, heavy, and very heavy objects or persons.
Physical Activity: The physical activity of the position requires talking, hearing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching. The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. At emergency scenes, the employee must lift light, heavy, and very heavy objects or persons, climb ladders and work at considerable heights, and use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of manual dexterity.
Visual Activity: The position requires uncorrected vision of at least 20/40 and corrected vision must be 20/20.
Job Location: The minimum work conditions for the position indicate that the individual is frequently exposed to adverse environmental conditions and must be able to work outside during periods of inclement weather accordingly. The work is typically performed at the fire station except while at a fire or emergency scene. At a fire scene, the employee may be exposed to significant levels of noise, dust, dirt, smoke, irritating chemicals, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and hazardous conditions. Work occasionally exposes employee to dangerous, hazardous, and potentially life-threatening situations, to blood, and body fluids. The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and protective clothing is required for this work.
The City of Mount Vernon Fire Department is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team through our lateral transfer program. This is your opportunity to bring your expertise, experience, and skills to a progressive, community-focused department that values teamwork, innovation, integrity, service, and professional growth.
Why Join Us?
Join a Committed Team: Work alongside highly trained and motivated firefighters dedicated to protecting lives, property, and our community.
Advance Your Career: Take advantage of leadership development, specialized training, and opportunities to grow within the department.
Make an Impact: Be part of a department where your service directly enhances the safety and well-being of the community – fostering pride and fulfillment in your work.
What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation: For details, please refer to Article 29, Section 29.7 of the current IAFF Union contract at www.serb.ohio.gov.
Kelly Day Option: After two years with the department and obtaining paramedic certification, candidates can choose to participate in the Kelly Day program.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including extensive health coverage, retirement plans, and additional incentives for earning advanced certifications.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a structured 56-hour shift schedule, allowing ample time off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Participates in training drills and studies the methods and techniques used to deliver emergency services to the community. Trains for and participates in the protection of life and property through firefighting and rescue activities, usually under close supervision. Participates in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions requiring strenuous exertion in hazardous conditions and confined surroundings. Gives emergency medical treatment to ill or injured persons using best practices and modern first aid techniques functioning as an EMT/Paramedic. Transports ill or injured persons. Performs routine duties in the care and maintenance of Fire Department property and equipment. Attends periodic training classes to learn new or revised regulations and policies. Notifies superior of vehicle maintenance needs. Gives lectures and tours to various individuals and groups. Assists in the inventory of all fire department supplies and equipment.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related non-essential functions as required and assigned by the chain of command.
I. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Equipment: Ability to operate a variety of fire and EMS equipment including fire apparatus, fire rescue equipment, emergency communications equipment, specialized medical equipment, tools, electronic devices, mechanical equipment, computers and related software, and other equipment necessary to perform emergency services duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of emergency medical and life-sustaining techniques.
- Knowledge of fire prevention, fire suppression, and rescue techniques.
- Knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City and serviced Townships.
- Knowledge of the Fire Department mission, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Skilled in the use of specialized fire and EMS equipment.
- Skilled in driving in emergency situations.
- Skilled in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions and orders as directed by the officer in charge.
- Ability to use sound judgment.
- Ability to learn and execute Firefighter duties, methods, and techniques within the probationary period, demonstrating initiative and thorough individual understanding of firefighting and EMS methods, and related work.
- Ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, City Officials, other agencies, and the general public.
- Ability to effectively maintain records and prepare reports, and to communicate to their superior and to coworkers all information they may obtain which is pertinent to the achievement of objectives.
- Ability to conduct themselves in accordance with high ethical standards, both on and off duty.
Work is completed in a dynamic environment with multiple interruptions. The variety of emergency situations encountered at fire scenes and the need to determine appropriate medical procedures for a wide variety of situations contributes to the difficulty of the work.
III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Employees in this classification provide supervision to Firefighter/EMT-Basic on EMS runs/calls.
IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Contact is with coworkers, other city employees, employees from public and private sector organizations, other emergency service providers including but not limited to hospital personnel, victims of accidents and their families, students, and the general public. The purpose of contacts is typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Requirements: EMS, firefighting, and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity. The physical requirements of the position are identified as work requiring strenuous exertion, which may require the ability to lift and carry light, heavy, and very heavy objects or persons.
Physical Activity: The physical activity of the position requires talking, hearing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching. The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. At emergency scenes, the employee must lift light, heavy, and very heavy objects or persons, climb ladders and work at considerable heights, and use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of manual dexterity.
Visual Activity: The position requires uncorrected vision of at least 20/40 and corrected vision must be 20/20.
Job Location: The minimum work conditions for the position indicate that the individual is frequently exposed to adverse environmental conditions and must be able to work outside during periods of inclement weather accordingly. The work is typically performed at the fire station except while at a fire or emergency scene. At a fire scene, the employee may be exposed to significant levels of noise, dust, dirt, smoke, irritating chemicals, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and hazardous conditions. Work occasionally exposes employee to dangerous, hazardous, and potentially life-threatening situations, to blood, and body fluids. The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and protective clothing is required for this work.
- At the time of application possess and provide for inspection, a current Ohio Firefighter II certification and Ohio EMT certification.
- Original appointments to the fire department must be 41 years of age or less at the time of employment. Applicants over 41 years old will be considered for an original appointment to the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department if they are a current certified Firefighter II / EMT and are currently employed full time in a fire and EMS capacity. An applicant who meets the criteria for lateral transfer shall have their years of service with the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund deducted from their age at the time of application with the City. If their age minus years of service is 41 years or less, they will be entitled to apply. The maximum credit of years of eligible service given to any candidate will be ten (10) years.
- Have prior fire department experience of no less than two (2) years of full-time service or valid employment in the part-time program with the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department for at least one year and worked at least 500 hours and are in good standing within the department.
- Successfully pass a background investigation that includes, but is not limited to:
- Pre-employment Physical (in accordance with OP&F)
- Drug Screen
- Successfully pass or complete any other criteria established by the Safety-Service Director (in consultation with the Director of Human Resources and the Chief of Fire).
- To be credited for prior service for such things as vacation accrual and advance placement on the pay scale, a laterally transferred firefighter shall be required to provide written documentation of prior service as a firefighter/paramedic.