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

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Updated: January 28, 2020

Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic

Hastings Fire and Rescue is currently hiring for Firefighter/Paramedic positions. To be considered for the further hiring process, all candidates are required to complete the NTN FireTEAM exam. All NTN testing must be completed by March 9, 2020.

The Department application is available at www.cityofhastings.org/FFPara2020 and is due by March 9, 2020.

Salary Information: $1,852.85 - $2,533.36 bi-weekly

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.

Candidate Contact:
Joslynn Roth
HR Technician II
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

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid NEBRASKA State 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:

Must have completed all course work related to a Paramedic certification by March 27, 2020.
FF I (IFSAC or ProBoard certified) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
FF II (IFSAC or ProBoard certified) must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Hiring Process:

Submit a completed application by 5:00 pm CST on March 9, 2020. All eligible applicants will be notified of their continuance in the process.
Eligible applicants will be invited to take the FireTeam written exam, which may be completed in one of two ways:

Eligible applicants may take the FireTeam test at any National Testing Network site. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to www.NationalTestingNetwork.com, select “Fire” and sign up for the Hastings Fire-Rescue Department. Applicants choosing this option must have their test scores submitted no later than 5:00 pm CST March 9, 2020.

Eligible applicants may take the FireTeam test at Hastings Fire-Rescue on March 27, 2020. Applicants must notify Hastings Fire- Rescue of their intent to test on-site no later than 5:00 pm CST March 23, 2020.

*** A finalized schedule of testing will be sent out to eligible applicants by March 25, 2020***

Applicants choosing option A above (taking the FireTeam test at a National Testing Network testing site) and successfully scoring 75% or higher will be invited to attend the Hastings Fire-Rescue Physical Agility Test on March 27, 2020.
Applicants choosing option B above (taking the FireTeam test on-site at Hastings Fire-Rescue) will be automatically scheduled to attend the Hastings Fire-Rescue Physical Agility Test on March 27, 2020. The passing score for the on-site test be 75%, but the scoring of this test will be delayed by up to one week.
Applicants will attend a structured interview panel on March 28, 2020, held at Hastings Fire-Rescue.
Applicants will be ranked based on their combined FireTeam and Structured Interview Scores, and an eligibility list will be validated by the Hastings Civil Service Commission.
As openings occur, applicants may be invited to a final interview with the Fire Chief. Successful interviews may result in conditional offers of employment based on a thorough background the investigation, drug screen, medical examination, physical assessment, psychological examination, fingerprinting, and signing an employment commitment agreement.

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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