Fire Fighter jobs in Des Moines, IA

Fire Fighter is responsible for rapid response to fires, accidents, and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment. Works with firefighting teams to control and extinguish fires and safely manage hazardous materials. Being a Fire Fighter performs search and rescue, responds to auto accidents, and provides emergency medical services. Uses and operates fire tools, equipment and apparatus as effectively and safely as possible. Additionally, Fire Fighter performs routine maintenance and inspection of firefighting equipment and gear to ensure proper condition and preparedness for emergencies. Prepares post-incident reports as required. May participate in fire safety education and inspection activities. Typically is required to pass periodic physical ability tests. May require registry in NREMT. May require an associate degree in fire science. Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Fire Fighter works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Fire Fighter typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Fire Fighter
  • City of Des Moines
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Protect life, property, and the environment from fire; provide specialized rescue and emergency medical services; contain and control the accidental or illegal intentional release of hazardous materials; perform fire code compliance inspections (company level) and deliver community education programs; operate and perform general maintenance on specialized fire department apparatus and equipment; maintain and enhance skills by participating in drills and training sessions, and clean and maintain fire department facilities.

    SPECIAL NOTE: This recruitment requires the review and completion of the 2024 Fire Fighter Recruitment Packet.

    For additional information and resources, visit the Fire Department Recruitment page at dsm.city/joinDMFD. 

    YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024 (YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL ONCE YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE EMAIL CONFIRMATION, CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN THE APPLICATION DEADLINE).  ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED TO AND RECEIVED BY HUMAN RESOURCES NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON APRIL 22, 2024 (1 WEEK AFTER THE APPLICATION DEADLINE) OR IT WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PROOF OF SUBMISSION.
      
    1. Photocopy of driver's license
    2. Certified state driving record for applicants with a driver's license outside the state of Iowa
    3. High school transcripts, diploma, GED, or other proof of high school graduation (graduation date required)
    4. Fire Fighter Physical Conditioning Waiver
    5. Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security
    6. DD214 Form for military service, if applicable
      **All of the above documents must be legible.**
    REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY BE MAILED, EMAILED OR FAXED TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

    EMAIL TO: humanresources@dmgov.org 

    FAX TO: (515) 237-1680

    HAND DELIVER or MAIL TO:  
    City of Des Moines
    Human Resources Dept.
    Municipal Service Center
    1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.
    Des Moines, IA  50317
    Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent by the application deadline, April 15, 2024.
     
    ON OR BEFORE APPLICATION DEADLINE (April 15, 2024): 
    • 21 years of age; and
    • Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
      • Submittal of certified driving record is required if you possess an out-of-state Driver's License.  Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, hand deliver, or mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by 4:00 pm CT on April 22, 2024.
    PRIOR TO GRADUATION FROM BASIC FIRE ACADEMY: Possession of Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications, and an Iowa Class C driver's license.

    WITHIN 24 MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT: Emergency Medical Technician paramedic-level certification recognized by the State of Iowa.

    CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT: Possession and maintenance of Emergency Medical Technician paramedic-level certification recognized by the State of Iowa, Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification, and an Iowa Class C Operator's driver's license are conditions of continued employment. Failure to obtain and maintain required license and certifications may subject the employee to immediate termination.
     
    Sworn members of the Fire Department shall establish residence at locations that permit a member to travel to the corporate limits of the City of Des Moines within 60 minutes.

    All appointments will be conditional upon passing the background and reference checks and medical and physical fitness exams required by the State of Iowa.  The medical exam includes a screening for drug use.

    NOTICE TO FIRE FIGHTER APPLICANTS:
     
    • City of Des Moines, Iowa residents will have five (5) residency points added to their final passing score. In order to receive 5 residency points, applicants must have established permanent City of Des Moines, Iowa residency.  To verify City of Des Moines, Iowa residency, applicants must present two documents that show their current name, current Des Moines, Iowa residential address, and are dated between the first date of the job announcement (March 19, 2024) and one week prior to the first date of the oral exams (date to be determined and shared with applicants when oral exams are scheduled).  The address must be a physical address where the applicant resides and not a post office box.  Printouts of services paid or transacted electronically are acceptable.  Applicants must select two documents from the list below and provide to the City's Human Resources Department by the deadline provided when the oral exams are scheduled.   
      • Valid Iowa vehicle registration certificate
      • Valid insurance card or certificate of coverage (life, health, auto, homeowner's or renter's)
      • Second valid insurance card or certificate of coverage (different than the first)
      • Utility hookup or bill (water, gas, electric, or garbage removal)
      • Second utility hookup or bill (different than the first)
      • Telephone hookup, service agreement or bill (landline or mobile)
      • Statement from a financial institution (bank, credit union, or other financial institution)
      • Second statement from a financial institution (different than the first)     
      • Credit, debit, or charge card statement
      • Iowa residential mortgage, lease or rental agreement (lease and rental agreements must include the landlord's name and contact information)
      • Valid real estate tax statement or receipt for Iowa residential property     
      • Pay stub from employer
      • Current school enrollment papers for an educational institution
      • A federal, State of Iowa or local government document (such as receipt, license, permit, assessment, or other document)
      • Second federal, State of Iowa or local government document (different than the first)
      • An envelope, box, postcard or magazine that includes a postmark or stamped date
      • Iowa DL issued in the time period noted above
    • Honorably discharged veterans will have five (5) points added to their final score. In order to receive 5 veteran's preference points, submission of the Member 4 Copy of the DD-214 is required.
    • Honorably discharged veterans who have service connected disabilities or receive compensation, disability benefits or pension under laws administered by the Veterans Administration, will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score. An eligible veteran who has been awarded the Purple Heart for disabilities incurred in action shall be considered to have a service-connected disability. In order to receive 5 additional points, proof of service connected disability, compensation, disability benefits, pension or Purple Heart is required.
    • SCORING: 50% of Written Exam Score 50% of Oral Exam Score = Final Score City of Des Moines Residency Preference Points Veteran's Preference Points = Total Score used for ranking to create list of top 40 and ties.
    Fire fighters perform a full range of duties preventing and suppressing fires, providing emergency medical services, responding to hazardous materials incidents, performing other duties necessary to preserve life and property, and other related work as assigned.

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Fire Sprinkler Service Manager
  • Summit Fire Protection
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a par...
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Fire Sprinkler Service Manager
  • Summit Fire Protection
  • Urbandale, IA FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a par...
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE TECHNICIAN
  • General Fire & Safety Equip Co
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job description General Fire & Safety is hiring motivated people to work as fire-safety professionals in their fire extinguisher service division. We will train you how to to perform this vital fire-p...
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Fire Suppression System tech, trainee
  • General Fire & Safety Equip Co
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • General Fire & Safety is full line fire service and sales equipment company operating in the central Iowa area around Des Moines IA. We have been in business here for over 30 years and have an opening...
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Fire Life Safety Extinguisher/Pre-Engineered Systems Technician
  • Summit Fire Protection
  • Urbandale, IA FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a par...
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Security & Fire Systems Representative
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that propel ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Laundry Attendant
  • Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, Des Moines, IA
  • Des Moines, IA
  • General Responsibilities Responsible for the quality of the hotel linen supply by ensuring cleanliness and maintaining h...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Deputy
  • Polk County Human Resources
  • Des Moines, IA
  • DEPUTY Salary $69,334.00 - $89,549.00 Annually Location DSM, IA Job Type Full-Time Regular Department Sheriff's Office J...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales Representative - First Aid & Safety
  • Cintas
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Requisition Number: 166913 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Sales Representative - First Aid & Safety to focus on new...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Firefighter / EMT / Paramedic (Emergency Services) Event Staff - Iowa Speedway
  • The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR)
  • Newton, IA
  • IOWA SPEEDWAY Located near Des Moines, Iowa Speedway joined the NASCAR family of tracks in 2013. Known as the "Fastest S...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Remote Enrollment Producer - Entry Level
  • Global Elite
  • Des Moines, IA
  • After a record breaking year with $2.3 million in sales and 46% growth year over year we have decided to open up additio...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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HVAC S&F Lead Systems Spec I
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, ou...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Shift Manager
  • McDonald's
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Shift Manager** **McDONALD'S RESTAURANTS** **Shift Manager** * Des Moines, Iowa * PDX_MC_009BC658-8EA7-4095-8A3D-F5063...
  • 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...
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