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Firefighter/EMT

Minnetonka Fire Dept

14550 Minnetonka Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-939-8598


Description
•Responds to emergency calls to provide fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials and emergency medical assistance to the public.
•Responds to emergency incidents, which involves getting to the scene quickly and safely, with the proper protective equipment.
•Rescues individuals from fires and other emergency situations.
•Contains and extinguishes fires, places hose lines and ladders, directs and operates nozzles and ventilates structures. This may involve working inside, outside and on top of burning and/or smoke filled structures.
•Performs salvage and overhaul operations which may include placing salvage covers, removing excess water, opening walls and ceilings, removal of debris and covering openings in a structure.
•Renders emergency medical treatment commensurate to their level of training and certification to injured or ill victims.
•Operates fire department apparatus and equipment in accordance with fire department protocol and with due care for the safety of personnel, citizenry and property.
•Assists at hazardous materials and technical rescue incidents to a level commensurate to their training.
•Prepares, inspects and cleans equipment to ensure its proper functioning.
•Maintains and improves rescue and firefighting knowledge and skills. Attends internal and external training and maintains familiarity with fire department protocols, equipment operating procedures and the city street system.
•Maintains facilities and performs housekeeping duties as directed.
•Works duty crew shifts, drills, meetings and other details as assigned.
•When no officer is available, he/she may be called upon to supervise other firefighters.
•Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT


Requirements
•18 years of age or older
•High school graduate or equivalent
•Valid MN driver’s license
•Live within 15 minutes of a Minnetonka fire station
•Ability to carry out responsibilities and provide good communications in a calm, positive and professional manner under emergency conditions
•Successfully pass a thorough background check
•Successfully pass the Fire Department-sponsored pre-membership physical examination, psychological test, pulmonary function test and physical agility test