Firefighter/EMT - Full Time
Applications will be accepted until November 19th @1700hrs. Physical agility testing followed by a written competency test will begin on December 4th @ 0800hrs. Successful candidates will then be interviewed before the review board.
Minimum qualifications :
- 18-44 years of age
- High school diploma
- Valid Oklahoma drivers license
- Successful applicant must reside within 15 miles of the city limits of the Weatherford
- Ability to pass routine drug and alcohol testing
- Ability to pass the requirements for entrance into the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension
- Candidates must pass a criminal background check
Essential responsibilities and duties include but not limited:
- Respond to emergency scenes of all types.
- Search and rescue of victims from hazardous atmosphere
- Connect, deploy, and operate hose lines and nozzles
- Provide appropriate medical treatment at the incident scene
- Perform extrication from vehicles and or machinery
- Operate equipment in accordance with training and manufacturers recommendations
- Clean and inspect equipment and other department issued gear
- Maintain fire department vehicles and facilities
- Conduct station tours
- Perform pre fire plans
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Licenses and Certifications:
*IFSAC Firefighter 1
**State of Oklahoma Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
**Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
*The successful candidate will be given 12 months from date of employment to obtain certification
**The successful candidate will be given 18 months from date of employment to obtain certification
Applications and/or questions should be directed to:
Deputy Chief Jarrod Burton
City of Weatherford Fire Department
216 N Kansas
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
580-772-5345
jarrodburton@cityofweatherford.com
