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Fire Fighter/Fire Fighter Paramedic– Civil - Sioux City, IA

Employer: City of Sioux City

Job Description:

Description: Sioux City Fire Rescue is an internationally accredited agency serving the citizens and visitors of Sioux City since 1888. We are seeking to fill a position of Fire Fighter/Fire Fighter Paramedic to help us fulfill our mission. We are professional workers dedicated to being helpful and improving quality of life in our community every day. We will constantly strive, as individuals, teams, and a department to bring our hearts, minds, and actions in line with our values. We are committed to being helpful to the public, supportive of each other and being personally engaged. As professionals we are dedicated to continually learning how to do our job better and assisting others in their development. We will complete each task to the best of our ability. We will strive for efficiency and execute our daily activities safely with energy and thoughtfulness in the context of our values, purpose, and vision. This position reports directly to a company commander and engages directly in emergency operations. Additionally, the position performs non-emergency functions such as fire prevention and public education activities; drives and operates fire vehicles and emergency equipment; assists in the maintenance and repair of fire stations, vehicles, and equipment; does related work as required. Fire Fighter EMT-A –Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license at the time of application. Provide verification of certification as a State of Iowa or Nationally Registered EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) at the time of a conditional offer by the Fire Chief. Firefighter Paramedic- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license at the time of application. Must hold EMT Paramedic Certification at the time of application. Candidate must pass a physical agility test called CPAT which will be administered by the City. If you have successfully passed the CPAT elsewhere between 10/21/2023 and 10/21/2024, the City will accept your test results if they are submitted to us no later than 10/21/2024. For information regarding this process, please click on this link for information https://www.sioux-city.org/government/departments-g-p/human-resources/civil-service then scroll down to Supplemental Information for Current Postings: 1. Civil Service Rules Governing Fire Fighter Examinations 2. Candidate Orientation Guide For Entry Level Fire Fighter 3. Online Test Proctoring Guide 4. Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) physical testing Video 5. CPAT Orientation & Practice Session Guide 6. Fire Recruitment Brochure At the City of Sioux City, we value our employees by providing them the peace of mind through our exceptional compensation and benefits package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Our employees enjoy our competitive benefits which include but not limited to medical and dental coverage, life and cafeteria plan options, generous paid leave time. Our employees are required to reside within (30) thirty miles of the City of Sioux City limits which extends to other states; Nebraska and South Dakota. Join us!

Job Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications: Provide verification of certification as a State of Iowa or Nationally Registered EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) at the time of a conditional offer by the Fire Chief. Required: 1. Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application. 2. Graduation from High School or a General Educational Development (GED) required. 3. Must be at least (18) eighteen years old at the time of application.

Job Details

Job Type:	Full Time
Number of Openings:
Wage:	$23.66 - $31.78 hourly
Hours:
Job Category:	EMT/Paramedic, Safety

Contact Information

Human Resources

405 Sixth Street
Sioux City, IA 51101

Website: http://www.sioux-city.org
Phone: (712) 279-6219

Application Method(s)

• Apply Online