Under general supervision of a Fire Engineer or Fire Captain, the Firefighter serves citizens, visitors, business owners, and other City employees, while demonstrating competence and compassion in the areas of firefighting, rescue, emergency medical aid, and fire prevention activities in protecting life and property. The ideal candidate has a well-established track record of personal and professional growth, sacrifice for something bigger than self, and healthy decision making acumen on and off duty. The ideal candidate is motivated to prevent fires, rescues and medical emergencies as he/she is to respond to these incidents. The ideal candidate already embodies the Core values of our organization- Service, Bravery, Safety, Honor, Dedication and Preparedness, as well as a demonstrated commitment to Character and Competence. The ideal candidate is progressive in personal and professional development, putting his/her skills in line with the needs of the organization. The ideal candidate has great initiative, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills when connecting with the community individually or as a member of a team. The ideal candidate for Firefighter is someone who first and foremost looks for opportunities to provide caring, selfless service to this community and all its citizens and visitors.

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