BURN BAN LIFTED AS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2024, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. GOLDEN VALLEY CITIZENS ARE NOW ALLOWED TO REQUEST BURN PERMITS AND HAVE RECREATIONAL FIRES WITH ALL PROPER REQUIREMENTS TAKING PLACE IN ORDER TO BE PERMITTED.
Position is Now Open for Firefighter EMT/CEP
Posted: 07/30/2024
Close Date: Until Filled
Salary Range: $50,115 – $73,382 EMT
$60,307 – $83,574 CEP
Type: Full Time
General Job Description
Under general supervision, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out the tasks required to perform the functions associated with emergency operations. Tasks include but are not limited to emergency medical technician (provide pre-hospital care to the level of EMT-Basic/CEP), firefighting (entering an immediately dangerous to life or health atmosphere, wearing a full-face respirator, working in extreme environmental conditions, wearing heavy and bulky personal protective equipment, engaging in rigorous physical activity, using specialized tools and equipment), technical rescue operations, and dealing with hazardous materials incidents. Other tasks involve public interaction while assisting in fire prevention & fire education activities, routine station & equipment maintenance, and house-keeping duties.
Duties for this Position
Candidates will be expected to work well in a team-oriented atmosphere, be able to receive, understand and carry out orders (both verbal & written), communicate well, project a professional image, maintain a physical fitness level commensurate to the requirements of the job, possess good interpersonal relationship skills and maintain their composure in emergency situations.
Position Minimum Requirements
Applications (located on our website) with a copy of your current certifications must be turned into GVFD administration office, 749 S. Egar Road, Golden Valley, AZ 86413 or email gvfd@goldenvalleyfire.org.
GOLDEN VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT SUPPORTS A DRUG/TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER