Firefighter/Paramedic bei City of Burnsville (MN), MN

About the Department

The Firefighter/Paramedic position is intended for individuals who are already certified as both Firefighters and Paramedics. This position requires specific certifications but does not require prior service experience.  As a Firefighter/Paramedic, you provide quality care to our community with your commitment to protect and save life and property. We take care of you with a strengths-based culture of support and development and a total rewards package. Our department has a very active health and wellness program to support our members to include physical and emotional wellness.

Burnsville Fire is a full-time career department that responds to all hazards and provides advanced life support emergency medical service transport capability to our community. Our 55-member department operates out of two fire stations, is ready to serve at a moment's notice, and actively engages with the community to reduce risk and increase safety awareness.

This role operates on either 12- or 24-hour shifts. The city welcomes lateral candidates to apply. Learn more about the Firefighter/Paramedic position, and view the Chief's letter for applicants.  For additional information, visit our website.

Position Duties

• Quickly and safely responding to emergencies with proper equipment.  
• Extinguishing fires and providing medical aid to injured persons.

 
They are on the leading edge when they:

• Champion proactive fire prevention education and activities.  
• Attend training sessions and study fire hazards and firefighting or rescue methods. 

 
And they expect the best by:

• Overseeing proper preparation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment to ensure readiness. 
• Performing regular inspection of buildings and fire hydrants.  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid Driver’s License

By the time of background check:

• I.F.S.A.C. Accredited Firefighter II Certification
• Current National Registry Certification as a Paramedic
• Currently certified or eligible for certification as a Paramedic in Minnesota
• Eligible to obtain MN Firefighter licensure immediately upon hiring
• NIMS IS-100, NIMS IS-200 and NIMS IS-700 (Complete the classes here)
• Successfully completed a Hazardous Materials Operations NFPA 472 Compliant Class

Other Qualifications

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• 09/08 – 09/30 – Application Period
• 09/23 – Information Session at FS 1, 9:30 a.m. (RSVP to [email protected]) 
• 10/09 and/or 10/10 – First-Round Interviews
• 10/23 and/or 10/24 – Final Interviews

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