Top 18 Firefighter Jobs in Iowa

Firefighter/EMT-Part-Time
City of Clive (IA) —Clive, IA
- $18.98 - $25.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Adults
- Maintenance
- Computer skills
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Day & Zimmermann —Middletown, IA
- $29.60 - $30.78 an hour
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Firefighter
City of Creston —Creston, IA
- $50,732.86 - $61,097.64 a year
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Firefighter Paramedic
City of Dubuque, IA —Dubuque, IA
- $70,441.28 - $86,748.48 a year
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
(Emergency Services) Firefighter / EMT / Paramedic Event Staff - Iowa Speedway
NASCAR —Newton, IA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (FIREFIGHTER/POLICE OFFICER)
City of Cedar Falls —Cedar Falls, IA
- $73,540 - $94,973 a year
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- High school
- 5 years
- Tuition reimbursement
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Fire Chief
City of Cedar Rapids —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $152,942.40 - $214,136.00 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
Firefighter/Paramedic-Part-Time
City of Clive (IA) —Clive, IA
- $22.33 - $30.56 an hour
- Part-time
- Adults
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
Firefighter Part-Time
City of North Liberty, Iowa —North Liberty, IA
- $17.14 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Reserve Firefighter
The City of Oskaloosa —Oskaloosa, IA
- 18 years or older
- Entry level
Volunteer Firefighter
Charles City, IA —Charles City, IA
- $10.50 - $13.00 an hour
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Volunteer Firefighter - Paid Per Call
City of North Liberty —North Liberty, IA
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Cleaning
- Power tools
Volunteer Firefighter - Paid Per Call
City of North Liberty, Iowa —North Liberty, IA
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Fire Chief
City of Cedar Rapids, IA —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $152,942.40 - $214,136.00 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Senior level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Fire and EMS Volunteer
City of Hiawatha —Hiawatha, IA
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Entry level
INTERNAL ONLY: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
City of West Des Moines —West Des Moines, IA
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Commercial driving
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Volunteer Fire
City of Independence —Independence, IA
- $1 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
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PRN Firefighter
National Emergency Management and Response —Des Moines, IA
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
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Firefighter/EMT-Part-Time

City of Clive (IA)
Clive, IA

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Job Details

Part-time
$18.98 - $25.97 an hour

Qualifications

Participating in emergency response calls as a firefighter
Power saws
Firefighting rescue operations
Compressor operation
Medical equipment operation
Outdoor work experience
Fire service cutting tools
Fire apparatus operation
Maintenance
Fire codes and regulations
Care documentation
Ladder use
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Radio communication systems
Fax machines
Firefighting ventilation technique
Clinical documentation
Safety equipment
Emergency medicine
Computer skills
Communication with emergency services
Commercial driving
Traffic control
Patient emergency assistance
Entry level
Respirator

Full Job Description

JOB

Under the general supervision of the Clive Fire Department Officers, provides emergency medical care to sick and injured persons, controls and extinguishes fires, performs rescue, protects life and property and maintains equipment.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Responds to calls, for the potential for emergency medical service.
Within the limits of his/her medical certification, provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured.
Within the limits of his/her medical certification, operates and maintains emergency medical equipment.
Communicates with hospital emergency departments, nurses, physicians and physician designees.
Completes a pre-hospital medical report on all patients seen treated or transported.
Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Selects hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire.
Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings to assist individuals from burning structures.
Creates openings in buildings for ventilation.
Protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejector and fans.
Communicates with others during emergency operations with radio or portable telephone.
Maintains apparatus, buildings and equipment.
Participates in drills, demonstrations and courses in emergency medical care techniques, firefighting techniques and other emergency skills.
Regular attendance is essential for this position.

Essential Job Tasks (Reference: NFPA 1582)

Performing fire-fighting tasks (e.g., hose line operations, extensive crawling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions while wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods.
Wearing an SCBA, which includes a demand valve-type positive-pressure face piece and HEPA filter masks, which require the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads.
Exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological hazards, and/or heated gases, despite the use of personal protective ensembles and SCBA.
Climbing six or more flights of stairs while wearing fire protective ensemble weighing at least 50 lb (22.6 kg) or more and carrying equipment/tools weighing an additional 20 to 40 lb (9 to 18 kg).
Wearing fire protective ensemble that is encapsulating and insulated, which will result in significant fluid loss that frequently progresses to clinical dehydration and can elevate core temperature to levels exceeding 102.2 degrees F (39 degrees C).
Searching, finding, and rescue-dragging or carrying victims ranging from newborns up to adults weighing over 200 lb (90 kg) to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility.
Advancing water-filled hose lines up to 2 ½ in. (65 mm) in diameter from fire apparatus to occupancy [approximately 150 ft (50 m)], which can involve negotiating multiple flights of stairs, ladders, and other obstacles.
Climbing ladders, operating from heights, walking or crawling in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operating in proximity to electrical power lines and/or other hazards.
Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medications(s), or hydration.
Operating fire apparatus or other vehicles in an emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens.
Critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, including hot, dark, tightly enclosed spaces that is further aggravated by fatigue flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions.
Ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, ad drenching from hose lines and/or fixed protection systems (sprinklers).
Functioning as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in mission failure or in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members.

Other Job Functions

Responds to other emergency calls as required.
Shall attend extra training as required for the position.
Other duties as assigned or apparent.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Required Physical Activities

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing.

Physical Characteristics of the Job

This position can be classified as heavy work requiring exertion of up to fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds of force occasionally, and/or twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) pounds of force frequently, and/or ten (10) to twenty (20) pounds of force constantly. However, occasionally the employee may be forced to push, pull, or lift extremely heavy objects such as a human or a motor vehicle.

Environmental Conditions

The work is performed both inside and outside and includes seasonal exposure to cold and heat. The worker is also exposed to darkness and poor lighting, fumes/odors, isolation, moving machinery, noise, visual strain, unprotected heights, wearing a respirator, working on uneven ground, mechanical hazards, biological hazards, medical and bodily injury. Also, the work may expose the employee to significant work pace pressure, and irregular hours.

Visual Requirements

Must meet visual requirements to obtain a Commercial Driver License from the State of Iowa.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS USED:

Emergency response trucks and attachments, car/light truck, air compressor, pumps, saws, grinder, ladder, pick-ax, generator, chains, extension cords, measuring equipment, hazardous chemicals and materials, computer hardware and software, hoses, oils, traffic control equipment, MSDS documentation, City of Clive Code of Ordinances, Code of Iowa, Iowa DNR Rules, Iowa EMS Rules, Uniform Fire Code, NFPA Standards, Federal Register, Personnel Policy Manual, typewriter, calculator, photographic equipment, fax machine, photocopier, telephone, mobile and portable radio.

The City of Clive retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job description at any time. The list of duties is not exhaustive, and various requirements are subject to possible modification as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.

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