at City of Burlington HR in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Description
General Purpose
An individual in this role is responsible for performing fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous materialsmitigation, technical-rescue incident mitigation, training, and fire prevention activities. Additionally, firefighters in thisposition are expected to demonstrate competency in essential skills following a multi-week fire academy. Regularattendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
Union Affiliation:
Burlington Firefighters Association (BFFA)
Pay Grade:
$67,556.00 - $74,311.80 Annually
Remote Tier 1:
Zero (0) days remote/month
Essential Job Functions
Due to the limited number of personnel, there is the expectation that a person in this role can perform essentialindividual and team-based firefighting skills. As a result, a person in this position must demonstrate competency inall listed BFD Probationary Firefighter Skills within 12 months.
Within 6 months, perform as a primary care attendant on medical calls, consistent with how taught by theBurlington Fire Department and in accordance with VT EMS protocols specific to the level of licensure. Thisincludes providing verbal and written patient care reports and collaborating with co-workers to provideappropriate patient care during emergency incidents.
During the first 90 days, a person in this position is expected to quickly learn department and city policies andprocedures, which will be evidenced by meeting performance and conduct expectations with minimal intervention.
By the end of the 12-month probationary period, demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of fire departmenttools and equipment.
During the first 12 months, learn to drive and operate fire department apparatus, completing tasks as taught in theBFD Fire Academy, with minimal assistance required. This includes maintaining a knowledge of the city layout andstreets and is demonstrated by driving apparatus to and from incidents with minimal direction from other crewmembers.
Proactively deal with problems at an emergency incident and in and around the fire stations, working with teammembers to implement immediate solutions. This includes many times when there are limited resources and aneed to make instant decisions with incomplete information.
Benefits
The City of Burlington is proud to offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
Prescription Drug Coverage
Flexible Spending Programs
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
Pension Plan
Contributory Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Discounted Gym Memberships
Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston & online)
Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd
Employee Assistance Program
One of our greatest challenges is completing physically demanding tasks with limited resources and often whensleep-deprived and/or physically exhausted. The pace can be intense, and the expectation is that work will becompleted with professionalism.
By the end of 24 months, a person in this role is required to obtain AEMT licensure.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements
Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilitiesand work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professionaldevelopment.
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
EMT Certification (NREMT or VT EMT)
Valid CPAT certification obtained no more than 12 months prior to time of application. CPAT due by 12/31/2026.
Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating adynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on thebasis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, genderidentity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information inemployment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growingdiversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are
only
accepted online through our
Government Jobs
website.
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at
802-540-2505
or
careers@burlingtonvt.gov
.
