• Respond to aircraft, structural, and other types of emergencies to protect life and property.
• Drive and maintain crash/fire/rescue fire equipment apparatus.
• Provide medical assistance and treatment at the appropriate EMR level.
• Perform other types of firefighter duties as needed when not utilized as a Driver.
• Participate in training activities, station maintenance, facility inspections, and fire prevention activities.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Maintain inventory of extinguishing agents.
• Operate and maintain the mobile tactical and ground radios in various equipment and ensure communication capabilities and procedures are properly followed.

PREFERENCES:


Preference may be given to those with an Associate's Degree in Firefighting plus Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Operations, Driver/Operator Pumper, ARFF & Mobile Water, and ARFF experience.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of hazardous material (HAZMAT)
• Knowledge of aircraft hazards, rescue procedures, and firefighting techniques
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of firefighting and rescue operations.
• Knowledge of the operation of fire department communications equipment.
• Ability to operate and direct others in operating under stressful and dangerous conditions.
• Ability to formulate and effectively implement firefighting/emergency response plans and to direct personnel in such operations
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift 150 pounds
• Physical Fitness and Agility maintenance program required

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• An additional 56.2 hours of base will be added to the salary each month.
• An initial physical agility assessment test is required prior to employment.
• Must obtain a favorable National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC III) within 6 months of hire. Must maintain.
• For the Veteran's preference consideration, DD214 must accompany your application.
• The following certifications are required within a maximum of 12 months from the date of hire and are required to be Pro Board or IFSAC accredited:
• Fire Fighter II
• Airport Fire Fighter
• HAZMAT Operations
• Driver/Operator Pumper
• ARFF & Mobile Water
• State of Wyoming EMR or National Registry EMR
• Security Clearance is required
• All communication and notifications for testing for this position will be sent via email through the NEOGOV system.

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