Job Information

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

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Updated: September 30, 2020

Classification: Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic

Hastings Fire and Rescue is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter/EMT positions.The Department application is available at http://www.cityofhastings.org/FFPara2020 for firefighter/paramedic and http://www.cityofhastings.org/FFEMT2020 for Firefighter/EMT.

Salary Information:
Firefighter/Paramedic $1,894.72 - $2,602.52 bi-weekly
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

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Prior 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.

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:

For Firefighter/Paramedic: By date of hire, possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a State of Nebraska Paramedic license throughout duration of employment.
For Firefighter/EMT: State of Nebraska EMTB license must be obtained within one year of hire and maintained 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 2 years of hire.
NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

FF II (IFSAC or ProBoard certified) must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 but be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Criminal Disqualifiers:
Inability to obtain State Paramedic License/State EMTB 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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