MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• A High School graduate or GED equivalent is required.
• At least four (4) years of full-time experience with a municipal fire department or fire district is required.
• Current certification in the following: Firefighter I, NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 are required.
• Certification by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) as a Fire Inspector I is required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Current certification by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) in the following: Fire Instructor II, and Fire Investigator is preferred.
*Candidates will be required to obtain both certifications within 18 months of the hire date.
• Certification in NIMS 300 is preferred. Candidates will be required to obtain certification within 12 months of the hire date.
• Certification as a Medical First Responder is preferred and must be obtained within 6 months of the hire date.
• Certification as a Missouri Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess no convictions or charges relating to arson, fraud, extortion or other crimes relating to the construct of the position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position.
• Must possess no felony convictions at any time while employed by the City of Branson.
• Tattoos, Scarification, Body Art, and Body Modifications must meet City of Branson Employee Appearance at Work policy.
• Must act safely and follow safety standards while at work.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug and alcohol screenings, as well as post-offer medical evaluation and annual physical examination.