Grandview, Missouri is a first tier suburb in the KCMO metropolitan area with a population of 25,000. Grandview Firefighter-EMT’s respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, urban search & rescue and other calls to protect life and property; participates in all-hazards risk reduction and training; and maintains cleanliness of fire department facilities and readiness of firefighting equipment. The fire department operates a 48/96-hour shift schedule and operates one ALS pumper, one ALS ladder truck and two fully staffed ALS ambulances from three stations.
Job Responsibilities
- Responds to emergency situations and incidents to suppress fires, affect rescues/extrications, participate in searches, mitigate hazardous materials and perform other duties as assigned and capable.
- Operates firefighting tools, aerial equipment, emergency medical equipment, extrication and rescue equipment and a variety of related tools and vehicles.
- Provides basic life support and emergency medical care.
- Participates in on-going technical and physical training to maintain certifications.
- Cleans and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to department facilities.
- Participates in fire prevention and safety education/promotional events. Conducts station tours and gives presentations and demonstrates the use of fire suppression and safety equipment.
- Assists in documenting incident and provides incident information to appropriate agencies and supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Have completed a CPAT or the ability to complete within six months of hire.
- Possession of Missouri EMT or NREMT-B certification, Firefighter I & II, hazardous materials awareness and operations, basic life support certifications (CPR-Health Care Provider)
Pay
Between $50,000-$75,500 annually. Grandview has an excellent benefits package including a 100% City funded L6 LAGERS pension plan (https://www.molagers.org/join-the-lagers-community/), Aetna Health plan, Dental and Vision plans, and Deferred Compensation. Employees enjoy 13 paid Holidays and 168 hours of vacation the first year. Employee’s accrue 18 hours of sick leave a month.
To Apply
Send cover letter and resume to one of the following (please note position title applying for):
Come to Grandview City Hall to complete an application or The View Community Center 13500 Byars Road
