Fire Fighter at Witt O'Brien's in Pueblo, CO

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you.

Fire Fighter

At the Ambipar Response Training Center (ARTC) we are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our firefighting team. As a firefighter, you will be an essential part of our site’s safety and emergency response efforts. This position requires physical fitness and a commitment to serving others.

Position Details

• Reports to: Fire Chief
• Position Location: 55500 DOT Road, Pueblo, CO
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay: Hourly

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities may include:

• Respond to all types of fires and emergencies on site, including hazardous materials incidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies; perform searches, suppress and extinguish fires, and perform related life and property protection.
• Provides emergency and medical care at a basic level.
• Identifies, isolates, and contains hazardous materials safely and effectively.
• Drives emergency vehicles and operates related apparatus to respond to emergency calls and scenes.
• Participates in ongoing training and education sessions.
• Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepares and ensures vehicles and apparatus are ready for immediate response.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Current, Valid Drivers License
• Current state of Colorado DFPC Firefighter I certification
• Valid state of Colorado EMS certification
• Ability to pass a physical fitness/stress test
• Two (2) years as a paid full-time firefighter or any combination of three (3) years experience as a full- time, part-time, or volunteer firefighter within the last five (5) years
• Experience working with hazardous materials
• Knowledge of fire response operations, emergency medical care, and firefighting equipment inspections

Preferred Job Requirements

• Current state of Colorado DFPC Firefighter II certification
• Experience with building and fire codes, modern fire principals, procedures and equipment
• Confined space rescue training

Work Schedule

This position requires the following time and staffing commitment:

• Irregular/extended work hours (shift work)
• Work may be performed outdoors in varied climate to include extreme hot or cold temperatures
• May work at other locations than assigned

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

Commitment to Diversity

• Ambipar Response is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation range: $22.00 - $52.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

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