Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT

Argonne National Laboratory

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.anl.gov

Phone:

• 630-252-3790

Email:

• regina.johnson@anl.gov

Application Deadline:

• 05/13/23

Salary:

• Union/hourly paid position

Population:

• 3,500

Position Details

The Argonne Fire Department is hiring a Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT to perform a wide variety of tasks.

Primary responsibilities might include:

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

You will be required to work under extremely stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions. Strong ability to listen, take direction and follow through.

Routine duties include, but are not limited to:

• Dispatching
• Cleaning of quarters
• Class participation 

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

Firefighter/Paramedics - Firefighter/EMTs will need to:

• Respond to fire alarms, hazardous material and medical emergencies, and other calls to protect life and property
• Participate in site fire prevention and training activities
• 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, and Health (ESH) directorate in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and operational responsibilities 

Additional information:

• This position will work a shift consisting of 24-hours on duty and 48-hours off duty
• Position is located on-site at the Argonne campus in Lemont, IL 

Position Requirements:

Required skills and qualifications:

• Must be 21 (per ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3 regulations) years old and in good physical condition
• Must possess a valid driver`s license
• Ability to pass medical examination requirements
• Must be able 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, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork 

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Certified as Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
• Licensed as a Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Dispatcher by IDPH and has the ability to be accepted into the department's EMS System
• Experience as a Fire, EMS, or Law Enforcement Dispatcher
• Experience with computer aided-dispatch (CAD) systems
• Possess a valid Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) identification card with ladder climb 

To Apply please follow this link:

https://argonne.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Argonne_Careers/job/Lemont-IL-USA/Firefighter-Paramedic_414502

Ad viewed 1082 times