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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Protect life, property, and the environment from fire; provide specialized rescue and emergency medical services; contain and control the accidental or illegal intentional release of hazardous materials; perform fire code compliance inspections (company level) and deliver community education programs; operate and perform general maintenance on specialized fire department apparatus and equipment; maintain and enhance skills by participating in drills and training sessions, and clean and maintain fire department facilities.
SPECIAL NOTE: This recruit ment requires the review and completion of the 2025 Fire Fighter Recruitment Packet.
For additional information and resources, visit the Fire Department Recruitment page at dsm.city/joinDMFD .
YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 4:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 (YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL ONCE YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE EMAIL CONFIRMATION, CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN THE APPLICATION DEADLINE). ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED TO AND RECEIVED BY HUMAN RESOURCES NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY MAY 2, 2025 (1 WEEK AFTER THE APPLICATION DEADLINE) OR IT WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PROOF OF SUBMISSION.
Photocopy of driver's licenseCertified state driving record for applicants with a driver's license outside the state of IowaHigh school transcripts, diploma, GED, or other proof of high school graduation (graduation date required)Fire Fighter Physical Conditioning WaiverStatement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security
**All of the above documents must be legible.** REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY BE MAILED, EMAILED OR FAXED TO HUMAN RESOURCES.
EMAIL TO: humanresources@dmgov.org
FAX TO: (515) 237-1680
HAND DELIVER or MAIL TO:
City of Des Moines
Human Resources Dept.
Municipal Service Center
1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.
Des Moines, IA 50317
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent by the application deadline, April 25, 2025.
Required Special Qualifications
ON OR BEFORE APPLICATION DEADLINE (April 25, 2025):- 21 years of age; and
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
- Submittal of certified driving record is required i f you possess an out-of-state Driver's License . Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, hand deliver, or mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by 4:00 pm CT on May 2, 2025.
WITHIN 24 MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT: Emergency Medical Technician paramedic-level certification recognized by the State of Iowa.
CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT: Possession and maintenance of Emergency Medical Technician paramedic-level certification recognized by the State of Iowa, Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification, and a n Iowa Class C Operator's driver's license are conditions of continued employment. Failure to obtain and maintain required license and certifications may subject the employee to immediate termination.
Sworn members of the Fire Department shall establish residence at locations that permit a member to travel to the corporate limits of the City of Des Moines within 60 minutes.
All appointments will be conditional upon passing the background and reference checks and medical and physical fitness exams required by the State of Iowa. The medical exam includes a screening for drug use.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Fire fighters perform a full range of duties preventing and suppressing fires, providing emergency medical services, responding to hazardous materials incidents, performing other duties necessary to preserve life and property, and other related work as assigned.
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Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2025 4:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Des Moines
Show moreDes Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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