Day shift Firefighter primary duties will be to perform dispatcher duties as well as being required to respond to fire, rescue, hazardous material and emergency medical emergencies. Required to work under extreme stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions. Must be willing to follow orders and directions. Routine duties include dispatching cleaning of quarters, and class participation.  Candidates may be required to complete written and/or oral  tests with satisfactory levels of achievement. Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug test and physical exam. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

The Argonne Fire Department is hiring a Dayshift Firefighter to perform a wide variety of tasks.  The primary responsibility will include dispatching all Argonne fire department emergency and non-emergency calls.  Additionally, this position may have the occasion to act in the role of Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT assigned to a battalion based off individual qualifications and training.  While doing so additional responsibilities might include structure fire suppression, hazardous material response, rescue, emergency medical care, vehicle extrication, and wildland fire suppression. You will be required to work under extremely stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions. Strong ability to listen, take direction and follow through are necessary.  Candidates may be required to complete written and/or oral tests with satisfactory levels of achievement.

Dayshift Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT will need to:

• Determine response requirements and relative priorities of situations, and dispatch units in accordance with established procedures.
• Work autonomously within established procedures to receive, evaluate, and transmit emergency and non-emergency calls to appropriate on-site responders
• Perform other related dispatcher tasks as assigned
• Respond to fire alarms, hazardous material and medical emergencies, and other calls to protect life and property
• Participate in site fire prevention and training activities
• Maintain the fire station and firefighting equipment
• Be committed to working well with a diverse group of coworkers and community members
• Support the Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) directorate in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and operational responsibilities

Additional information:

• This position is a Monday through Friday 40-hour a week position that may include holidays
• Position is located in Lemont, IL
• Hourly paid position

Position Requirements

To be considered you must possess the following:

• Must be 21 (per ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3 regulations) years old and in good physical condition
• Must possess a valid driver`s license.
• Ability to pass medical examination requirements
• Ability to read, comprehend and respond to written and verbal technical directives
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work under extremely stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions.
• Ability to work weekend and shift work
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Department of Energy HSPD-12 Security Badge
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience as a Fire, EMS, or Law Enforcement Dispatcher
• Experience with computer aided-dispatch (CAD) systems
• Licensed as a Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Dispatcher by IDPH and has the ability to be accepted into the department’s EMS System
• Certified as Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
• Possess a valid Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) identification card with ladder climb

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