Job Information

HASTINGS FIRE & RESCUE
1313 N. HASTINGS AVE
HASTINGS, NEBRASKA 68901
402-461-2350
https://www.HastingsFire.org

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Updated: April 22, 2024

Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic

Hastings Fire and Rescue is currently accepting applications for the Firefighter/Paramedic position. The Department application is available at http://www.cityofhastings.org/FFParamedic.

The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm, CST, April 19, 2024.

Salary Information:
Firefighter Paramedic $55,542.24 - $75,479.04 per year

Benefits Information: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, EAP. Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Retirement and optional deferred compensation programs.

FLSA Status/Union
Non-Exempt (hourly) Union, IAFF

Supervision Received
Under the general supervision of station shift officer.

Subject to Recall
Yes

Hours
108 hours – biweekly

Residency Requirement
None

Supervision Exercised
May be asked to assist in technical supervision over new recruits as assigned.

Shift Work
Yes. 24 on, 48 off

Candidate Contacts:
Joslynn Roth
HR Generalist
402-462-3535
hr@cityofhastings.org

Department Information: Hastings Fire and Rescue is an all-hazards department that provides primary Fire/Rescue/EMS services for the city of Hastings, NE, as well as emergency ALS transport services for all of Adams County, NE. We are looking for career-oriented firefighters with a progressive mindset. Hastings Fire and Rescue responds to approximately 3000 emergency calls for service each year. Staffing includes 27 full-time firefighters on 3 shifts, working a 24 on/48 off schedule.

City Information: Hastings is the county seat and population center of Adams County, NE. Hastings is home to a private, liberal arts college, a community college, one of the largest ethanol producers in the state of NE, and has a strong manufacturing base. Additionally, Hastings is served by two major rail lines, sits at the intersection of two major state highway corridors, is just 20 minutes south of I-80, and has a general aviation airport with approximately 20,000 operations annually. The area surrounding Hastings is rural, primarily agricultural production including crops and livestock.

Population: 24989 (2017)

Job Requirements

Age : 18

Citizenship Required : Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

High School Grad/GED : Yes

Valid NEBRASKA Driver's License : Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes

Prior Experience : Lateral entry credit available with the following full-time, career Firefighter/EMT-P experience:

Minimum of two (2) years but less than four (4) years: Step 3
Four (4) years or more: Step 4. Experience must be verifiable. IFSAC or ProBoard certification to FFI.

Necessary License :

By date of hire, possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a State of Nebraska Paramedic license throughout duration of employment.

School Prior and Post Hiring :

FF I (IFSAC or ProBoard certified) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
FF II (IFSAC or ProBoard certified) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Criminal Disqualifiers : Inability to obtain State Paramedic License due to background investigation

Drug Use Disqualifiers : City of Hastings is a drug free workplace. All employees are subject to random drug screening.

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