On-Call Firefighter - Multiple Openings

The City of Delano is currently hiring on‑call, paid firefighters for the Delano Fire Department. There are multiple openings and this application will stay open until all openings are filled. All initial and ongoing training is provided by the City of Delano.All applicants for Firefighter and all ongoing firefighters in the Delano Fire Department shall meet the following requirements.Must be 18 years of age or older.Must be under the age of 65.Have a high school diploma, or equivalent.Must submit an application into City Hall in the time frame required for appointment.Must fill out the form and pass a BCA background check.Be able to complete the Departments physical agility test annually.Complete an interview.Pass a medical exam.(MINIMUM) Must have or be able to obtain State Firefighter II Certification within the probationary period.(MINIMUM) Must have or be able to obtain First Responder Certification within the probationary period.Must continue to annually meet all requirements to maintain all certifications held by them.Must follow and meet all requirements of the Fire Department Policies, and guidelines to maintain employment eligibility.To maintain status as a Firefighter, all Firefighters shall be required to undergo and pass an annual SCBA medical examination, and a skills and fitness test.If it is a Special Hire must be able to maintain all requirements set‑up at time of appointment/hire to maintain employment eligibility.Firefighter Minimum Physical Standards1. Lifting/CarryingGround to waist level – 80lbs.Dragging/removing fire victimsAdvancing hose lines at firesCarrying fans, rescue tools, and foam containersWaist to shoulder level – 50lbs.Opening/closing hydrant valvesMaking hose connectionsLifting/carrying ladders, hose, and other equipmentAbove shoulder – 35lbs.Placing ladders against buildingPulling ladder halyard to raise ladder.Using axe and other equipment to ventilate the structure.Lifting items onto fire apparatus2. Firm GraspUse/Carrying items of substantial weight, i.e., misc. fire equipmentUsing axes or sledgehammersUsing hydrant wrenchesPulling ladder halyard or using rope to lift items.3. Simple GraspCarrying items; ladders, hose bundles and various equipment4. Reaching, Bending, TwistingPicking up and carrying misc. equipmentOpening hydrantsUsing axes, sledgehammers, and rescue toolsMust be capable of reaching, extending the hands or arm in any direction5. Climbing and/or balancingAscending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolds, ramps and alike using feet and legs and/or hands and armsAdvancing hose lines in fire situationsSearching for, and removing fire victimsPicking up ladders, hoses, and equipment of the ground7. VisionNormal vision is needed, with or without correction.Requires both near and far acuity, depth perception, field of vision and focusing.8. HearingNormal hearing needed; firefighter must discriminate among similar sounds in environments with a great amount of background noise9. SpeechMust be able to communicate effectively to others in stressful situations.10. Touching, feeling, and using fingersMust be able to discriminate in items by feeling, and manipulate items such asSCBA valves, apparatus controls, alarm panel controls, and nozzle controls.Must be able to determine the difference between hot and cold by touch.Must be able to use ropes and tie knots.For any questions about being a firefighter, eligibility and minimum requirements, the application or training process, or anything else, please contact Fire Chief Matt Van Lith at mvanlith@delanomn.gov.Job ID: Part‑time, On‑Call. Category: Fire Department. Status: Open. Multiple Openings. Salary: Hourly and depends on what role the on‑call firefighter is fulfilling during the call. Posted: July 25, 2024. Closing: Open Until Filled. Attached Files: Job Application (PDF), Supplement 2 - Fire (PDF).#J-18808-Ljbffr

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