Fire Apparatus Operator/Desk Officer
Borough of Dormont Fire Department
The Borough of Dormont Fire Department is a local fire department which provides fire protection and life safety services to the residents of the Borough of Dormont and mutual aid to our surrounding communities. The Borough of Dormont Fire Department is currently seeking applications for the position of Fire Apparatus Operator/Desk Officer, a paid, full-time position within the Department.
Qualified candidates for the position of Fire Apparatus Operator/Desk Officer shall provide proof of having the following minimum qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent, US Citizen and twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application
- A minimum of three (3) years of fire suppression experience
- Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course (EVOC) Certification
- Valid Drivers license and the ability to obtain a PA Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire
- Experience driving a Quint and/or Pumper preferred
- IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter I Certification
- Hazardous Materials Operations Certification issued within one (1) year of hire
- Current National Registry or PA Department of Health, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT-B) or higher
- NIMS 700, 800, ICS-100 & 200
The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, medical examination, and physical testing appropriate for the position. Candidate must live within 5 miles of the Dormont Fire Department located at 1455 Hillsdale Ave Pittsburgh PA 15216, by the end of their second year of employment. The annual salary for this position is $47,951 with an excellent benefit program.
Interested candidates should submit a resume along with documentation of the minimum qualifications to:
Borough of Dormont Fire Department
Attn: Fire Chief – Fire Apparatus Officer Position
1444 Hillsdale Avenue
Dormont, PA 15216
Or email Mat Davis, Fire Chief / Building and Code Supervisor Davis@boro.dormont.pa.us
Closing Date: Monday, January 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM