Firefighter/EMT

The Neshannock Township Volunteer Fire Company is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following position(s):

Firefighter / Emergency Medical Responder (Part Time)

Compensation:
$16.00 per hour, not to exceed 29 hours per week

Reports To:
Fire Chief or Fire Chief’s Designate

Subordinates:
No direct subordinates

Work Schedule:
Flexible 8-hour or 12-hour shift rotations
Weekday daylight shifts preferred
Minimum two shifts per month
Eligible for emergency callout outside of normal working hours

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Minimum High School Graduate or completion of General Education Certificate (GED)
• Must be in physical condition to successfully pass a physical ability and strength test, and be subject to a complete medical exam compliant with NFPA 1582
• Must possess a criminal history free of any misdemeanor or felony convictions in the previous ten (10) years and free for any convictions related to arson, harassment or violence at any time.
• Must pass initial and ongoing drug screenings
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (minimum equivalent to PA Class C)
• IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I certification required upon application
• Current Hazardous Materials Operations Credentials

(NFPA 472 Compliant Course or Refresher within 1 year prior to application)

• Must maintain current CPR/AED certification defined by Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Must maintain current PA Department of Health or National Registry Emergency Medical Responder (or higher)
• PA Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (or equivalent)
• Ability to work weekdays
• Ability to adapt and operate safely in adverse or dangerous working conditions
• Ability to interact with public in a calm and reassuring manner

Duties:

• Performs all job functions of Fire Fighter I and/or Fire Fighter II in accordance with NFPA Standard 1001.
• Perform the essential tasks associated with mitigating fire, rescue and medical emergencies in Neshannock Township, in accordance with NFPA 1582 Chapter 5, Section 5.1.
• Drive fire apparatus and/or operate fire apparatus on emergency calls or at incident scene.
• Participate in regular and progressive public safety training
• Maintain certification levels commensurate with organization’s needs and response posture
• Perform basic housekeeping and maintenance to buildings, grounds, apparatus, and equipment to ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for response to emergencies.
• Enter incident reports as directed
• Assist with delivery of public education and prevention programs
• Assist with inspection and code enforcement duties
• Other job related duties as assigned by the Fire Chief or designate.

Benefits:

• Life insurance policy
• Education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Overtime pay of 1.5 times the employee’s hourly wage after 40 working hours in a seven-day work week
• Holiday pay of 2 times the employee’s hourly wage if the employee works during a holiday as defined in the company handbook
• Longevity bonus ($25 per year of employment after 200 hours worked per year, paid annually in December of each year)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 29 per week

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• fire apparatus driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Firefighter I Certification (Preferred)
• Emergency Medical Responder (or higher) Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person