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Firefighter/EMT Part time-Paid on Call
Type: Part Time
Salary/Pay Rate: varies per certification
Posted Date: 7/29/2010
Deadline to Apply: 8/19/2010

The City of Ankeny Fire Department is currently accepting applications for current and future openings for paid-on-call firefighters, emergency medical technicians or Paramedics. The Ankeny Fire Department is a combination staffed (full-time and paid-on-call) department that provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services to the city of Ankeny, surrounding communities and rural areas of Polk County.

Applications are being accepted to develop an eligibility list for paid-on-call positions for the fire department. Paid-on-call personnel work scheduled shifts, on-call shifts and respond to call back situations.

General information about this process, paid-on-call employment and the physical and written evaluations will be provided at the Informational Meeting or mailed upon the applicant's request.

Click here to download a brochure about the available positions plus information about Ankeny and the Ankeny Fire Department.

Hiring Process Dates: Paid-On-Call Positions

Informational Meeting: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Written Evaluation: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Physical Ability Practice Sessions: Tuesday, August 17, 2010,7:30 -9:00 p.m.
  Thursday, August 26, 2010, 6:00 -8:30 p.m.
Physical Ability Evaluation: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 8:00 a.m.

How to apply

Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit an employment application with copies of driver's license and current certifications by Thursday, August 19, 2010 to:

City of Ankeny, Human Resources Department
410 West First Street,
Ankeny, Iowa 50023

Click here to download a job application (PDF).

Successful completion of post-offer criminal background screening, drug test, and physical required for this position. The City of Ankeny provides an excellent wage package and IPERS to individuals who are offered paid-on-call positions. EOE.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications to apply for paid-on-call employment include:

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age
  • Possess a valid Iowa driver's license.
  • Training will be provided to individuals without fire or EMS certifications

Preferred qualifications include an Iowa or National Firefighter I certification and certification as an Iowa or Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic.

Written and physical evaluations must be successfully completed prior to being placed on an eligibility list.