Firefighter

The Rochester Fire Civil Service Commission invites applications for the position of:

FIREFIGHTER

Mission: "Your Rochester Fire Department will compassionately solve problems that threaten life, health and property."

Reference Information

Click here to view the official (notice of exam)

Click here to view a map of Fire Station locations.

More Information

Para Más Información

Nature of Work

The Firefighter position is an entry level position responsible for preventing and mitigating fires and other emergency response incidents. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, facilitating fire prevention activities, educational programs, and collaborative working relationships with customers; pre-planning, responding to, and evaluating fire, rescue, and emergency response incidents; maintaining department property and equipment; and preparing records and reports.

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together. 

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.

• Facilitate fire prevention activities, educational programs, and collaborative working relationships with customers.

• Conduct code enforcement inspections as assigned.

• Provide educational programs, tours, and/or demonstrations of Fire Department facilities and equipment.

• Represent the Fire Department in sharing information, conducting investigations, and/or resolving safety concerns through interactions with City departments, external agencies and/or the public.

• Respond to requests for public assistance in non-emergency situations in accordance with departmental policy.

• Pre-plan, respond to, and evaluate fire, rescue and emergency response incidents.

• Participate in pre-planning, mapping and other activities as assigned.

• Respond to fire and emergency calls; perform rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, extinguishment, salvage and overhaul, emergency medical care, and structural collapse response activities as assigned.

• Work within emergency incidents involving the release or exposure of hazardous materials as assigned.

• Assist with origin and cause investigations as directed.

• Miscellaneous duties and responsibilities

• Maintain department equipment, vehicles, facilities, supplies and grounds.

• Prepare records and reports as required.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Due to the hazardous nature of this position, candidates must be at least 18 years of age prior to or upon receiving a conditional offer of employment. 

Education and Experience 

High school diploma or equivalent prior to or upon receiving a conditional offer of employment

Licenses and/or Certifications

The following must be obtained prior to or upon receiving a conditional offer of employment:

• Valid driving privileges in the State of Minnesota.

• Current Firefighter II certification from the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board or equivalent certification accredited through IFSAC or NFPA Pro Board

• Current certification at the level of Emergency Medical Technician or higher with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

The following must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period:

• Licensed Firefighter in the State of Minnesota

• Certification from the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board

• Certification from the Minnesota Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board

All licensure and certifications must be maintained throughout employment as a condition of continued employment.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

Foster Inclusive Workplace and Belonging

- Cultivate a work environment where all members feel a sense of belonging. Contributing to an inclusive workplace includes language and actions that show an understanding of and ability to interact with people and groups from all backgrounds.

Relationship Effectiveness

• Build and maintain healthy working relationships with other employees and community partners, interacting and collaborating in an effective and professional manner.

Service Focus

- Serve the larger community and city teammates. As such, act in accordance with the City's foundational principles and values. Provide outstanding service to the public as a representative of the City of Rochester.

Results

• Demonstrate knowledgeable expertise in designated area of responsibility; meet the goals and objectives set for the role; and produce the appropriate quality and quantity of work. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute, this position is subject to a mandatory retirement age.

THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSE TIME REQUIREMENT

As a condition of continued employment, employees must establish and maintain their residence within a response time of no more than thirty (30) minutes from the city limits of Rochester.

• THIS POSITION MAY BE COVERED BY THE CITY'S RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

Employees in this position are required to use respiratory equipment and the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements in administering this program.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort and the exertion of force (lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling) required to perform this position during non-emergency circumstances, the work is best described as Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort and the exertion of force (lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling) required to perform this position during emergency circumstances, the work is best described as Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Frequent demands: standing, sitting, walking, reaching, fine dexterity, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing and foot controls

Occasional demands: crouching and crawling

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch and smell.

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)

Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)

Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals

Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)

Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)

Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)

Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)

Potential exposure to infectious diseases