Salary: $48,839 Annually Work Period: Average 56 hours per week, average of ten 24-hour shifts per month

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Age:  Applicant must be 18 years of age, and not over 45 years of age (unless prior member of the Oklahoma Firefighter Pension and Retirement System).  Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (An official high school transcript or proof of diploma/GED certificate MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION). Must be currently enrolled in an NREMT program to submit an application.  National Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification MUST BE SUBMITTED by December 31, 2020.  Applicants pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a fire related field is preferred. License and Certifications:  Must obtain Firefighter I & 2, Rescue Technician, CPR, and Hazardous Materials Responder certifications during initial one-year probationary period. Must possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record (out-of-state applicants must obtain an Oklahoma Driver’s license as required by Fire Department, if selected).  Required to pass periodic in-house progress and proficiency testing.  Knowledge:  Must be able to gain knowledge of firefighting theory and practice in order to function as a firefighter at a level normally acquired through completion of thirty (30) college credit hours and basic firefighting training in a state certified program.  Skills:  Working and interacting with others.  Performing strenuous physical activities for long periods of time.  Mental and Physical Abilities:  Ability to work in emergency situations involving stressful and hazardous conditions. Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy (25-50 lb.) to heavy (50-100 lb.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently.  May be required to lift and carry very heavy (in excess of 100 lb.) people in fire and emergency situations.  Work requires continued walking, stooping, standing, and climbing.  Ability to work under extreme conditions including heat, smoke, toxic gases, confined spaces, and high places.  Ability to maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance.  Additional Information:  Must receive passing score on written and physical ability test.  Selected applicant must pass extensive background investigation, physical examination, drug screen, and be able to meet the requirements of the Oklahoma Firefighter Pension and Retirement System.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Essential Functions:  Participates in special training for probationary firefighters and in regular fire service training to learn, practice and maintain adequate level of knowledge in the application and use of numerous pieces of equipment and apparatus and learn new firefighting techniques and practices.  Responds to emergency situations and performs fire extinguishment and control activities, ventilation of structures, and rescue of trapped persons. Provides adequate flow of water to the fire and connects additional hose lines to fire hydrant connections in order to develop additional fire streams at emergencies.  Performs salvage and overhaul activities to prevent and reduce smoke and water damage to property and contents.  Performs life rescue activities by entering, searching for, and removing persons from hazardous situations and performing emergency medical services as necessary. Acts as first responder to medical and other emergency calls. Responds to emergency incidents involving hazardous materials or water rescue.  Maintains equipment and apparatus through routine inspections, cleaning, and performing minor repairs to prolong life of equipment.  Maintains a clean and orderly fire station by performing housekeeping duties, building and grounds maintenance activities.  Under supervision, conducts inspection surveys of public and private occupancies to ensure adherence to city codes and ordinances to allow familiarity with structure in case of emergency call to the structure.  Assists occupants with pre-fire planning. Under supervision, participates in fire prevention education classes presented to the public.  Performs related work as required.