Job Announcement:

CROMWELL FIRE DEPARTMENT

Job Position Posting

Career Part Time Firefighter/EMT

Position Title:  Part Time Firefighter/EMT 

Direct Supervisor:  Fire Chief

Location:  Cromwell Fire Department, 105 Coles Rd, Cromwell, CT

Salary:  $18.04 - $19.07 an hour

The Cromwell Fire Department is looking for experienced Firefighters for part-time positions, to work with a team of experienced professional that are dedicated to saving lives and protecting property to all the Town of Cromwell Shareholders that live, visit, and work in this great town.

Full Job Description

Cromwell Fire Department Part Time Firefighter/EMT

The Cromwell Fire Department will be accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT to staff positions on a Part-Time basis.  An hourly rate will be offered to cross trained personnel who meet the minimum requirements stated below.  Employees who work a minimum of 24 hours a week may enroll into the appropriate district pension program and apply to join the IAFF Local 4662 union.  Successful candidates will be required to complete a (1) one-year probationary period.  Part -time firefighters/EMT employees will be required to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week and when available to respond on a call back basis to meet the operational needs of the department within a prescribed amount of time. The selection process will entail the following:

• Completion of a Cromwell Fire District Employee Application Packet (via FirefighterApp)
• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical & drug screening
• Criminal And Motor Vehicle Background Check
• Submission of current resume
• Submission of Pre-Requisite Certifications
• List of at least (3) three references
• Oral Objective evaluation conducted by administrative staff

 

Required Pre-Requisites

• Firefighter II & Hazardous Materials Operations Certification in accordance with NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472 or 1072 with at least 1 year experience as a firefighter
• Valid State of Connecticut Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification with at least 1 year experience as an EMS Technician for a medical service
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License with a “Q” or “CDL” endorsement
• Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test certification (not expired within 1 year from date of hire) or documentation of continuous (2 years or more) employment in a Career Fire Department with successful completion of CFA or Local AHJ Recruit Firefighter Program.

 

Preferred Requisites

• Completion of CT Fire Academy Recruit Program or another equivalent firefighter recruit program
• Ambulance Technician is highly desirable

 

Part-Time Firefighter Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents to provide appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression, search & rescue of trapped or injured persons, perform emergency medical and first aid services, preparing reports regarding emergency incidents as needed.
• Possibly drive department apparatus and/or operate on emergency calls or at incident scene.
• Operate numerous types of rescues, emergency and fire suppression equipment and apparatus as necessary; operate, inspect, repair and perform other technical tasks related to maintaining the apparatus, equipment, and facilities in the area of assignment.
• Participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs. 
• Respond to a variety of hazardous materials incidents, to perform defensive or offensive activities which will be dependent upon levels of certification in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Assist with transportation of patients to medical care facilities; evaluate the condition of patients and assess pertinent information about medical profile and injuries; determine treatment in accordance with EMT training; maintain contact with medical facility to prepare for patient arrival
• Use departmental computer equipment to input, review and access records, information and other various data.
• Prepare emergency medical incident reports regarding patient and incident information.
• Perform other related job duties and related job tasks as assigned by upper-level supervisory staff.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment as determined by the department head in accordance with established OSHA regulations

Part-Time Firefighter Abilities

• Work under stress and use good judgement in emergency situations
• Professionally respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Operate specialized emergency communications equipment
• Participate in providing the full range of emergency medical services and use a variety of specialized medical equipment
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including city and other government officials, community groups and the general public
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Work irregular hours including weekends, holidays and extended hours in emergency, disaster or other situations influenced by workload or staffing difficulties
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Sufficiently wear/use any personal protective equipment provided by the Cromwell Fire Department

Please direct questions regarding this position to rdriscoll@cromwellfd.com