Firefighter/Paramedic

Medic Dispatcher/Firefighter/Paramedic primary duties will be to perform dispatcher duties as well as being required to respond to fire, rescue, hazardous material and emergency medical emergencies. Required to work under extreme stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions. Must be willing to follow orders and directions. Routine duties include dispatching cleaning of quarters, and class participation.  Candidates may be required to complete written and/or oral  tests with satisfactory levels of achievement. Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug test and physical exam. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

The Argonne Fire Department is hiring a Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT to perform a wide variety of tasks.  Primary responsibilities might include structure fire suppression, hazardous material response, rescue, emergency medical care, vehicle extrication, and wildland fire suppression. You will be required to work under extremely stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions. Strong ability to listen, take direction and follow through. Candidates may be required to complete written and/or oral tests with satisfactory levels of achievement.

Firefighter/Paramedics - Firefighter/EMTs will need to:

Respond to fire alarms, hazardous material and medical emergencies, and other calls to protect life and property

Participate in site fire prevention and training activities

Maintain the fire station and firefighting equipment

Be committed to working well with a diverse group of coworkers and community members

Support the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) directorate in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and operational responsibilities

Additional information:

This position will work a shift consisting of 24-hours on duty and 48-hours off duty

All gear, uniforms, and personal protective equipment supplied by the department

Position is located on-site at the Argonne campus in Lemont, IL

Union/hourly paid position

Required skills and qualifications:

Must be 21 (per ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3 regulations) years old and in good physical condition

Must possess a valid Illinois driver`s license

Ability to pass medical examination requirements

Must be able to read, comprehend and respond to written and verbal technical directives.

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to work under extremely stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions.

Ability to work weekend and shift work

High School diploma or equivalent

Ability to model Argonne's core values: impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork

Preferred skills and qualifications:

Certified as Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. (require within 1 year from date of hire) 

Certified in Rope Operations and Confined Space Operations by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. (required within 2 years of date of hire)

Certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. (required within 2 years of date of hire)

Licensed as a Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician by IDPH and has the ability to be accepted into the department’s EMS System (EMT-Paramedic license required within 4 years from date of hire)

Experience with computer aided-dispatch (CAD) systems

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Dispatcher/Day Shift Firefighter

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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