Fire Fighter - City of Decatur, IL

Title: Fire Fighter
Type: Firefighter/EMS
Date Posted: March 5, 2024
Organization: City of Decatur, IL
Website: Click here for more information or to apply


Description:


Fire Fighter   $67,549.00 - $86,285.00 Annually

Job Summary:  This is general duty fire-fighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fire, providing first response emergency medical service, and operating and maintaining related equipment. Work involves training for and participating in duties related to the protection of life and property by fire fighting, rescue, and fire prevention activities.  The Decatur Fire Department operates on a three battalion schedule. Each battalion works a 24-hour duty shift (from 6:40 a.m. to 6:40 a.m.) followed by 48 hours off-duty.
 
Major Duties:    Assignments include hazardous tasks performed under emergency conditions, frequently requiring strenuous exertion. Duties include drill and study of fire prevention and fire combating work principles and practices, fire apparatus and mobile equipment operations and emergency medical care.  Duties also include routine equipment and quarters maintenance at an assigned fire station.  Fire combating work is performed in accordance with established rules and regulations.
 
 
For additional details about required knowledge and skills as well the pre-employment assessment process and benefit information, please review job posting and apply at: 
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/decaturil/jobs/4415188/fire-fighter-2024?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
 
Application deadline is 4/26/2024.

Job Post Expiration Date April 26, 2024

  All jobs are considered open until filled, unless otherwise posted.