Summary of Position:

General Statement of Duties: Bismarck’s firefighters perform challenging and
rewarding work in preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires, responding to
EMS incidents, training, operating and maintaining equipment. The work involves
duties of protecting life and property through the performance of firefighting and
rescue activities under general training and certification procedures. Firefighters
are required to train and participate in the operation of equipment and apparatus
and perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. These conditions may
require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as fire, heat, smoke, cramped and
hazardous surroundings. Although rescue and firefighting work are the most
difficult and responsible areas of work, a significant portion of time is also spent
inspecting premises for the purposes of fire prevention and preplanning, delivering
public fire education, training and drills, performing routine station and equipment
maintenance duties, as well as performing other duties.

Firefighter Full Job Description

2023 Firefighter Application Information

Required Documents to Attach:

• Resume
• Transcripts
• Certifications
• Licenses

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain certification as a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) CPR certification within 2 years of employment.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete physical examination.
• Must participate in a physical fitness program and meet established physical ability
  tests.
• Other specialty training may be required based on additional assignments.

City of Bismarck Benefits Summary

Additional Information:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships considered. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

The City of Bismarck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*For technical issues please contact recruiting at 701-355-1333 or email kduncan@bismarcknd.gov