Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

The Zionsville Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Applications will be used to supplement department vacancies. Interested persons should complete and submit this online application. It is very important to enter an accurate email address that you check regularly, as this is how most communication will be sent.

Upon completion of application, you will receive an email from Guardian Alliance. You will receive this email within 48 hours of submitting your application. Guardian Alliance is our third-party vendor we use to complete our background investigations. Please check your spam folder. This background information must be completed to move forward in the process.

 All applicants must:

• Be 20 years of age at date of hire.
• Must possess a current and Valid Paramedic license in the state of Indiana or hold an active certificate in the National Registry of Paramedics.
• Must possess the following State of Indiana certifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness and Operations, and Tech Rescue Awareness.
• Must Possess the following Federal certifications: NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Have graduated from high school or have attained a GED or equivalent
• Hold a valid driver’s license

Pay Dates

• Every other Friday (unless on weekend or holiday – then paid the last business day prior).

Work Schedule for Part-time Firefighter

• No more than 24 hours per week
• Minimum of 12 hour increments

Holiday Pay

Part-time firefighters receive time and half pay for scheduled time worked on Town of Zionsville holidays

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

• Birth Certificate
• High School Diploma or equivalent transcripts
• DD214 (member 4 copy) and Citations (for those applicants with military background)
• Copy of Driver's License (front and back)
• Copy of Social Security Card
• Any Court Order requesting a name change (If Applicable)
• Any Fire, EMS, or relative certifications

Job purpose

This position is specifically training to respond to emergencies involving fire, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, special rescues, and to provide support to fire prevention efforts. 

Duties and responsibilities

Firefighter/EMT shall be responsible for:

• Respond to emergency incidents for fire suppression, victim rescue, and emergency medical services
• Operate on the emergency scene as the incident command directs, to include, but not limited to: establish scene safety zones, perform forcible entry operations, conduct search and rescue operations, locate, contain, and extinguish interior and exterior fires, perform ventilation operations, search for extension and perform salvage and overhaul operations, establish medical triage and rehabilitation, assess, triage, treat, package, and transport individuals, conserve property to protect evidence of fire cause and origin, and perform technical rescue operations based on department capabilities
• Carries out fire prevention activities 
• Participates in fire, EMS, and rescue trainings
• Performs routine upkeep and maintenance on equipment
• Maintains station housekeeping and routine administrative tasks 
• Supports department rules, policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum education qualification of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. 20 years old, Valid Indiana’s Driver License.

• Indiana Department of Homeland Security Haz-mat Awareness and Operations
• Indiana Department of Homeland Security FF I/II Certification
• Indiana Department of Homeland Security EMT Certification (or Paramedic License in the State of Indiana or hold an active certificate in the National Registry of Paramedics if being hired as a Paramedic) 
• Obtain NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800

Working conditions

Firefighter/EMT (Part-time) will be working 12-hour or 24-hour shifts. May have long period of sleepless night due to emergency situations. Work may have to be completed in adverse weather conditions.

Physical requirements

Position is physically demanding and may require climbing, lifting (150 pounds), pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and running.

Direct reports

• No direct reports