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 21, 2021

Hastings Fire and Rescue is currently accepting applications for the Firefighter/EMT position.The Department application is available at http://www.cityofhastings.org/FFEMT2020. The deadline to apply is 5:00 PM CST, July 2, 2021.

Salary Information:
Firefighter/EMT $1,650.25 - $2,311.22 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 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: Yes

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:

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.

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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