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Paid on call Firefighter/EMS Member

Coal City Fire Prot Dist

35 S. DeWitt Place
Coal City, IL 60416
815-634-4700


Description
The Coal City Fire Protection District is accepting applications for paid on call firefighters. Paid on call members provide skilled firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services, fire prevention and related support activities. Work involves responsibility for participating in the provision of emergency medical services, performance of rescue and fire suppression and prevention, as well as all duties delegated by law, ordinances, rules or regulations, or practices or procedures. Work involves the operation of fire, rescue and emergency medical service equipment, and the maintenance of equipment, apparatus and quarters. Employees are required to participate in the operation of apparatus and perform hazardous tasks and skilled medical procedures under emergency conditions, which may involve strenuous exertion under such adverse conditions as fire, heat, smoke, darkness and cramped surroundings. Although firefighting and emergency medical services work are the essential and most difficult and critical areas of activity, a substantial portion of time is spent training and studying methods, techniques, procedures and maintaining District property and equipment.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter


Requirements
Must be 18 years of age and have completed High School, and live within the Coal City Fire Protection District boundaries.
Applicants will be required to pass annual medical physical examination as required by NFPA 1582. All members must successfully pass a pulmonary function test. The District will pay for examinations. Paid on call personnel shall, as a job requirement become certified to the Basic Operations Firefighter certification level by attending the Chief Shabbona Firefighter Training Academy, within one (1) year of being hired. Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic is also required within 1 year after receiving Basic Operations Firefighter certification. Applicants shall possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and be insurable by the District's insurance carrier. Must successfully pass a complete background investigation and pass a pre-employment drug screen.