Firefighter

Description

Department: Fire

Supervisor: Fire Chief

Salary: Volunteer

Closing Date: July 13, 2025

Under direct supervision of the Fire Chief, Firefighters are responsible for implementing fire prevention, suppression, and preventing or minimizing the loss of life and property by fire and other emergency situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The Essential functions listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, and emergency rescue calls including ice and water rescue and recovery, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency calls or controlled fires.
• Assists with fire prevention inspections and pre-fire planning of commercial buildings.
• Maintains fire apparatus and equipment.
• Attends regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills.
• Performs as driver/operator of fire apparatus.
• Attends regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effectively and respectfully communicates and interacts with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers.
• Performs the physical, mental, and work environment demands of the position.
• Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations.
• Performs other related functions as assigned or apparent.

Equipment Used:

Firefighting equipment including, high-pressure water, hydraulic and air equipment, SCBA, ladders, and various firefighting power equipment and hand tools.

Requirements

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, City ordinances, City and departmental policies and procedures, and relevant reference materials.
• Knowledge of City’s geography, business, and residential areas.
• Knowledge of modern firefighting methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of operating principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate level of discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner including during stressful situations and under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult people/situations and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful, and effective service attitude.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas, explanations, and recommendations, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, commissions, elected officials, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate information both written and orally. 
• Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions. 

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background and physical examinations.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Due to the need for a timely off-duty response to emergencies, this position is required to live (maintain a principle residence) within a 15-minute drive as measured to the corporate city limits of Le Sueur as a condition of employment. The driving time is defined as driving under normal driving conditions and at not greater than posted speeds. Firefighters must establish this principle residence within one (1) year of appointment.

Work Schedule:

This position is on-call 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the employee to work alone, with others, around others and have contact with the public. This position will work inside, outside, in confined spaces, on uneven ground and underground. This position may be exposed to dust, dirt, fumes, gases, chemicals, noise, excessive noise, vibration, infectious diseases, pressurized equipment, explosive material/equipment, burning material/equipment, moving objects, heat, extreme heat, cold, extreme cold, wetness, humidity, and marked changes in temperature or humidity. Activities that will occur continuously, more than 7 hours, are problem-solving, analytical ability, verbal communication, written communication, organizational skills, concentration, working with interruptions and time management. Activities that will occur frequently, 4 to 7 hours, are: interpersonal skills, standing; walking; bending/stooping; squatting; crawling; crouching; pulling; twisting; climbing heights; reaching at, above and below shoulder level with the right shoulder, left shoulder or both shoulders at the same time; using fingers and hands for repetitive, non-repetitive or consistent actions; handling, talking; hearing and seeing with near vision, far vision, depth perception, accommodation, color vision, and field of vision/peripheral vision; smelling; and carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds. Activities that occur occasionally, 1 to 3 hours, are: sitting; kneeling; climbing staircases; sense of touch; use of the right foot, left foot and both feet at the same time for repetitive movements; and carrying and lifting over 75 pounds. Activities that occur infrequently, up to 60 minutes, are: written communication, creativity, fine manipulating. This position will require the ability to drive an automobile, including fire trucks and fire equipment.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Questions about this position?  Please contact Human Resources & Communications Director, Stacy Lawrence at [email protected] or 507-593-8313.