Dispatcher/Dayshift Firefighter

Argonne National Laboratory

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.anl.gov

Phone:

• 630-252-2403

Email:

• mvelazquez@anl.gov

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Union/hourly paid position

Population:

• 3,500

Position Details

The Argonne Fire Department is hiring a Dispatcher/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 assigned to a battalion.

While doing so additional responsibilities might include:

• Structure fire suppression
• Hazardous material response
• Rescue
• Emergency medical care
• Vehicle extrication
• Wildland fire suppression

Candidates may be required to complete written and/or oral tests with satisfactory levels of achievement.

Dispatcher/Dayshift Firefighters 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
• Occasionally respond to fire alarms, hazardous material and medical emergencies, and other calls to protect life and property
• Participate in site fire prevention and training
• 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, Health and Quality (ESH&Q) 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
• Immediate opening

Required Skills:

• Experience as firefighter is required
• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting and emergency rescue is required
• Must possess a valid driver`s license, class B is preferred
• 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
• Ability to model Argonne's core values: impact, respect, safety, integrity and teamwork

Preferred Skills:

• Licensed as a paramedic by IDPH or national registry EMT-P and has the ability to be accepted into Loyola EMS System
• Certified as Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
• Experience as a police/fire dispatcher
• Experience with computer aided-dispatch (CAD) systems
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification

To Apply:

https://argonne.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Argonne_Careers/job/Lemont-IL-USA/Dispatcher-Dayshift-Firefighter_414503

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