Job Information

NORMAL, TOWN OF
11 UPTOWN CIRCLE
NORMAL, ILLINOIS 61761
3094549675

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Updated: August 11, 2023

Position Title: Firefighter/EMT

The Normal Fire Department is currently hiring for the position of Firefighter/EMT. To be considered for this position, candidates must complete a department application before Friday, August 4, 2023, at 5:00pm. The department application can be found here.

Candidates are also required to complete the PSSA and FireTEAM exam before the closing date of the exam, which is August 10, 2023.

Salary Information: $62,676

Benefit Information: The Normal Fire Department offers a competitive benefit package, including generous health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; education assistance; and a robust wellness program. Full benefit information is
available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/normalil.

Department Contact:
Maureen Tulley
HR Office Associate
mtulley@normalil.gov

Department Overview: At the Normal Fire Department, our personnel are our most valued resource. Our firefighters are running more calls and training for more hours on more subjects than ever before. From station tours and public education events to fires and medical emergencies, our scope of service continues to expand, and our calling has become more rigorous than at any other time in our history. We invest heavily in each member to achieve our ultimate goal of reaching the highest level of professionalism and being a leader among fire departments in the state of Illinois.

Our department's mission statement embodies what it is that we do every day. We protect the lives and property of the citizens and visitors of the Town of Normal during all emergencies and disasters, and we encourage our members to serve the community as role models both on and off-duty.

We encourage applicants interested in being a part of a high-achieving professional fire service team to join us on this journey!

Area Information: The Town of Normal's identity is strong and distinct, shaped by its history and unique local assets and by every member of the community. Normal is a progressive city defined by a culture of lifelong learning; agricultural roots; family-friendly neighborhoods; a wealth of arts and entertainment amenities; and a forward-thinking and sustainable approach to community development. The Town is committed to providing exceptional customer service, fiscal sustainability, and promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Community and workplace values at the Town of Normal – productivity, responsibility, integrity, dedication, and empathy – are core to performance and the services we deliver.

Population: Approximately 52,497

Job Requirements

Age:
Applicants must be less than 35 years of age on the close of the examination date but must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete a medical exam which includes the ISHIHARA test to determine the existence and extent of color deficiency, an essential element for completion of fire duties

College:
Desirable but not required

Academy Certification:
No

Prior Experience:
No

Necessary Certifications:
Possess a State of Illinois or National EMT-Basic license at the time of application.

Paramedic Licensure: EMT-B holders must obtain a Paramedic license after hire. The Town will pay for the cost of paramedic coursework. New hires with EMT-B licenses must complete classroom work (i.e. didactic work) for Paramedic licensure within 18 months of hire with a “C” average or better. Ride-time requirements will be completed on-the-job with the Normal Fire Department.

Additional Requirements:
Candidates must provide proof of a valid CPAT certification and Ladder Climbing Certification that was issued within 12 months by Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Hiring Process:
The duration of the selection process is approximately four months from start to finish. This includes the initial employment application deadline to the posting of the final eligibility pool. Applicants not appointed to probationary status may re-apply for employment during any subsequent testing cycle.

Duties/Essential Job Functions:

Rescuing people from various fire-related and non-fire related emergencies; rescuing people from fire structures; rescuing people from tunnels, pipes, excavations, etc., by digging or removing objects; rescuing people from hazardous areas (chemicals, gases, and so forth); performing ice or water rescues.
Handling and lifting injured persons; providing first aid and advanced life support, such as cleaning wounds, applying dressings, controlling bleeding, performing CPR, administering drugs, etc. within the range of Paramedic qualifications.
Performing equipment maintenance or station maintenance; cleaning and washing station and living quarters; performing minor repair work at station; performing desk duty; answering incoming calls, maintaining cooperative relationships with other fire fighters and supervisors for station and department harmony.
Keeping one's personal equipment in top working order and condition; inspecting, testing, maintaining and cleaning fire company equipment (protective equipment, rescue equipment, communications equipment, pumps, air tanks, hoses, and so forth); washing and hanging hose; maintaining tools and equipment; performing minor repair work as needed.
Protecting people and property in areas where fire is in danger of spreading; recognizing possible areas of fire spread; closing off openings and spraying water to prevent spread; evacuating persons in exposed areas; protecting fire fighters with water streams and warning them of changes in conditions.
Reacting quickly to alarms; getting into protective clothing, gathering and loading all required firefighting apparatus; boarding fire vehicle as quickly as possible but with full attention to safety and thoroughness; traveling to the scene of the fire or emergency; locating the scene of the fire or emergency and securing a safe position.
Interacting positively with the public in performing duties; calming emotionally distressed persons at fires or emergencies; courteously greeting and directing fire house visitors; performing fire safety education.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to understand and follow spoken directions, orders and requests; ability to understand conversations, comments, questions, training, and so forth.
Ability to apply muscular force to lift, carry, drag, push or otherwise move objects; strength in the arms, hands, back, shoulders, and/or legs.
Ability to get along with a variety of people, and work well as part of a group or team; accepting and tolerant of others, able to be acceptable by others.
Ability to read, understand and properly apply job-related materials, such as training materials, manuals, directions for using equipment, and so forth.
Ability to exert oneself physically over long periods of time without becoming overly fatigued or short of breath; ability to maintain a high level of physical performance even after a long period of exertion and stress.
Ability to cope with the job's many physical dangers (fighting fires, climbing ladders, working at great heights, crawling in small places, dealing with fire, smoke, lack of oxygen, falling debris, and so forth).
Ability to deal effectively with all those contacted; ability to properly handle upset and injured victims, to get people to cooperate; ability to present a positive image for the department.
Good sense of direction, good judgment of distance and heights, always able to orient oneself and find one's way, even in new places.
Sufficient basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, divide, do fractions and decimals, make correct readings of gauges and dials and do basic "rule of thumb" calculations.
Basic understanding of machinery and equipment; practical understanding or basic physical principles such as leverage, applied force, heat flow, center of gravity, and so on.
Strong verbal communication skills and writing skills.
Ability to perform under adverse weather and environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, wet, hazardous conditions, in a safe manner.
Must possess, or be able to obtain, and maintain an Illinois Class "B" Driver's License.
Certification by the State of Illinois as an EMT-Paramedic or EMT-B
Certification by the State of Illinois as a Certified Firefighter II, or the ability to obtain this certification within the first year of employment.

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