The City of Moline is recruiting for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Download the Applicant Information Packet which contains detailed information on the recruitment process. There is no license requirement to test or to be hired!

Under general direction of a lieutenant or acting lieutenant, engages in firefighting activities performing physically demanding semi-skilled operations in hazardous and toxic environments. Under direction from the project medical director and the Standing Medical Orders of the advanced life support system, provides emergency medical care to the employee's level of certification under conditions of a considerable difficulty utilizing technical skills and skilled manual procedures.

Respond to emergency medical calls and operate as a part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team under the direction of the project medical director according to Standing Medical Orders and Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Guidelines of the Moline Fire Department .

Respond to fire alarms with assigned company and perform rescue, fire suppression or property conservation duties as assigned by the company officer and the incident commander.

Complete all patient care reports and other assigned departmental reports promptly, accurately and thoroughly via appropriate software reporting system.

Maintain medical proficiency and certification through participation in continuing education, clinical skills sessions and advanced training as mandated through the project medical director and/or the Moline Fire Department.

Maintain ambulance, equipment and medical supplies in a perpetual state of readiness to respond through daily checks, post use inventory replacements and sanitization of surfaces to prevent infection and disease spread between patients.

Operate departmental equipment in emergency and non-emergency situations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Guidelines of the Moline Fire Department.

Instruct fire department employees and EMS students as assigned by the project medical director and fire administration.

Participate in all non-emergent activities, including public education, business inspections, training and station and vehicle maintenance.

Work cooperatively with other City departments to provide uniform and superior customer service to citizens and local businesses.

Participate in the maintenance of order, discipline and morale within the company and department through effective communication techniques.

Training and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Broad knowledge of fire behavior, firefighting techniques, rescue techniques and fire prevention practices; Emergency Medical Services practices and the concepts of advanced life support emergency medical care; specific knowledge of the Standing Medical Orders, Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Guidelines of the Moline Fire Department; and of the geographic layout of the City of Moline.

Exceptional skill in public, employee and labor relations; maintaining effective working relationships and resolving conflict; skill in the use and maintenance of firefighting protective equipment and tools; the use of advanced life support equipment and the administration of advanced life support medical techniques; the operation of emergency response vehicles and apparatus; and the preparation of EMS reports and other assigned written documents; and the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment.

Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of the materials and situations encountered on the job; take orders from superiors in a paramilitary organization; function at a high level in emotionally stressing and emergency situations; communicate effectively and interact respectfully with peers, superiors, patients, personnel from hospitals and other agencies and the public; oversee assigned trainees and ensure their safety and the safety of the public; use knowledge of streets and avenues to locate emergency calls and plot the route of quickest access.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Illinois Class B Driver's License (Non-CDL) or equivalent.
• Valid one and two-person CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Valid State of Illinois EMT-P license or Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse license within probationary period.
• Certified by the Project Medical Director.
• State of Illinois Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter certification or equivalent within probationary period.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, walk, hear, stand and sit; occasionally required perform physical activities at a sustained heavy demand level under adverse, dangerous and toxic conditions and lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be exposed to life threatening conditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Eligibility for insurance begins the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period for new employees. The City and the Employees share in the cost of the plans. Medical, dental, and vision plans available to employees, retirees, and other eligible dependents include:

Pension
Fire personnel are eligible for a pension plan administered by an independent pension board. Current pension benefits for Tier 2 (entering after December 31, 2010) include, for example:

• Age 55 with 10 or more years of creditable service.
• Retirement benefits at a rate of 2 ½% of final average salary for each year of service. Final average salary is the highest salary based on the highest consecutive 96 months of the final 120 months of service.
• Early retirement at age 50 with 10 or more years of service, but with a penalty of ½% for each month prior to age 55.
• Maximum benefit percentage 75% of salary.

Contributions are made into the plan by both the employee and employer. The employee's contribution is deducted from his/her paycheck prior to state and federal taxes being withheld through a tax-deferred program.

Paid Time Off
The amount of paid time off is dependent upon the employee's position and years of service. Paid time off includes vacation, sick leave and time off in lieu of holidays.

Deferred Compensation
The City offers a voluntary 457 and Roth IRA retirement savings plan through International City Management Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) Mission Square. Employees can contribute a portion of their salary to this plan to assist them in building retirement security.

Flexible Spending Plan
Through the flex plan, using pretax dollars, employees can pay their portion of their health insurance premiums and qualified medical, dental, vision, and day care expenses. Employees are eligible to participate in the plan the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period.

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
The City of Moline offers employees and their immediate family members confidential, professional counseling services and specialty referrals. An assessment and six free counseling sessions are provided.

Life Insurance Benefit