Fire Fighter

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you.

Job Description
Firefighter/EMT

The Firefighter/EMT position provides fire suppression, emergency medical, and security services. The Firefighter/EMT will be expected to make routine inspections and fire safety assessments throughout facility grounds, buildings, and office areas.

Position Details

• Reports to: Confidential
• Location: Greater Pueblo, CO area
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay: Hourly (eligible for OT)
• Compensation: $24.00
• Travel: None

Essential 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.
• Provides emergency and medical care at a basic level.
• Identifies, isolates, and contains hazardous materials safely and effectively.
• Drives emergency vehicles and operates related apparatus to respond to emergency calls and scenes.
• Participates in ongoing training and education sessions.
• Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepares and ensures vehicles and apparatus are ready for immediate response.
• Performs 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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation range:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

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