Mission Twp. Fire & Rescue

Membership

Mission Fire Department is looking for Paid on Call Firefighters! If you think you have what it takes to be a Mission Firefighter, click on the link below, fill out and return the application by mail, or e-mail. Information and minimum requirements are listed below.

Thank you for your interest!!

Salary: Undisclosed, Paid on Call

Pension Included

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. At least 18 years of age
  2. High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  3. Valid MN Drivers License
  4. No specific work experience level or specialized training required, will perform on the job training and required certification training upon hiring.

 

 

 

GENERAL FIRE FIGHTING INFORMATION AND DUTIES

101.1    GENERAL PURPOSE  

  1. Protects life and property by performing fire fighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties.  Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

 

  1. The firefighters are hired through the established hiring process and recommended to the Mission Township Board for final approval.  These are on call positions.  Firefighters have the responsibility for the preservation of life and property from the hazards of fire or other hazardous environments.
  1. In addition, performs tasks, assigned or unassigned, for the good of the organization; promotes team spirit and good fellowship.

 

  1. Every qualified fire fighter is issued a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) face piece and is responsible for the care and maintenance of this personal protective equipment so that it is always ready for immediate use.                 

 

101.4    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs fire fighting activities including laying hose, performing fire combat including containing and extinguishing tasks.

2. Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.

3.  Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris with minimal impact to scene evidence.

4.  Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes or controls fires as a member of a team under the supervision of an officer.

5.  Selects, drags, lifts and carries hose and nozzle depending on the type of fire, and correctly applies a stream of water or chemicals onto the fire.

6.  Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or assist individuals from burning structure.

7. Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using appropriate and available manual and power tools.

8.  Protects property from smoke and water damage using positive pressure ventilation, salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and other.

9. Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus.

           10.  Able to communicate with two-way communications systems.

101.6    TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

     Emergency medical aid unit, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone.

 

 

101.7    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
2.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
 
3.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds or more.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

101.8    WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2. Work is performed primarily in vehicles and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night.  Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations.  Individual is exposed to extreme noise and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, solvents and oils.

101.9    SELECTION GUIDELINES

1.  Formal application; review of education and experience; appropriate testing and interviews; oral interview; physical agility; drug screening; background check, final selection and pre-employment medical examination.

 

PROBATIONARY
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
ACTIVE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
FIRST RESPONDER
JOB DESCRIPTION

PROBATIONARY VOLUNTEER
FIRE FIGHTER

103.2    SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the fire officers.

103.3    SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

103.4    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES        

1.  Participates in fire drills, attends classes in fire fighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.

2.   Attends regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade fire fighting skills.

3.   Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention  programs.

4.   Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.

5.   Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.

6.   Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.

  1. Presents programs to the community on safety and fire prevention topics, if trained.

 

103.5     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Education and Experience:

  1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with no specialized training.
  2. No specific work experience level required.

 

            2.  Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  1. Working knowledge of driver safety; working knowledge of first aid.
  2. Ability to successfully learn the operation of the tools and equipment.
  3. Ability to learn to apply standard fire fighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.
  4. Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
  5. Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
  6. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  7. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  8. Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.

ACTIVE VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER  

105.2    SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the fire officers.

105.3    SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

105.4    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
           
1. Participates in fire drills, attends classes in fire fighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.

2.  Attends regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade fire fighting skills.

3. Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.

4.  Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.

5.  Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.

6.  Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.

7.  Presents programs to the community on safety and fire prevention topics, if trained.

105.5     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Education and Experience:

                 A.  High school or GED equivalent with no specialized training.
                 B.  Completion of the CPR certification.
                 C.  Continuous training of the  NFPA 1001 Fire Fighting Objectives.
                 D.  Certified in FFI.
                 E.  Departmental certification desired – First Responder certification.

2.  Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  1. Working knowledge of driver safety; working knowledge of first aid.
  2. Ability to successfully learn the operation of the tools and equipment.
  3. Ability to learn to apply standard fire fighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials,  and fire prevention techniques.
  4. Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
  5. Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
  6. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  7. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  8. Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.

 

FIRST RESPONDER

    1. GENERAL PURPOSE

 

  1. After first being qualified as a firefighter, and then accepted for active membership in the department, responds to medical calls for which an ambulance has been dispatched.
  2. Performs only those emergency medical procedures his/her training permits to comfort, stabilize, and resuscitate the patient until the ambulance arrives.

 

    1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Reports to the Chairperson of the EMS Committee.
  2. Responds immediately to the fire hall when a medical call indicates the need for a defibrillator or other equipment carried only in the van.  The first two responders will take the van to the scene, reporting by radio that the van in enroute.  Additional respondents will go directly to the scene.
  3. On Arrival, at the scene, reports the nature of the call and briefly describes the patient’s condition
  4. Performs necessary emergency medical procedures within the limits of his/her training, prevents further trauma, and briefs the ambulance crew upon their arrival at the scene.
  5. Provides comfort and assurance to family and friends at the scene, assures security of the home if the patient is removed by ambulance, directs traffic, etc. as needed, and leaves a good impression of our organization.
  6. Provides emergency medical services to members of our department during fire and other emergency calls.
  7. Attends departmental meetings and drills, participates in first responder training and CPR classes, and continues medical education as available to enhance his/her own performance.  Prepares lesson plans and gives instruction on medical topics as assigned.
  8. Serves the department and the community as a firefighter as outlined in the MFD Fire Fighter Job Description.
  9. Performs tasks, assigned or unassigned, for the good of the organization; promotes team spirit and good fellowship.
  10. Follow North Memorial First Responder protocols.
  11. Must have compassion and be able to communicate with children, elderly, ill and injured.
  12. Must be able to perform under stress and be able to reassure patients and their families.
  13. Must be able to function in a team situation.

104.5    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
  1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
  2. Firefighter I, First Responder training program and current CPR certification.
  3. On-the-job training at calls, drills, meetings and seminars.

104.6    TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

  1. Emergency medical equipment issued and carried in own vehicle as well as equipment on the apparatus.
  2. Stethoscope, bandage scissors, dressings, air and other splints, compresses, defibrillator, etc.

104.8    WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposed to high stress levels, occasional physical hazards, and exposed to communicable diseases.  Work indoors in cramped situations and outdoors in inclement weather.  Poor lighting in hazardous locations.

Membership Application
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Membership Application
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Return completed applications to:

Mission Fire Department
ATTN: Membership
PO Box 327
Merrifield, MN 56465

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E-Mail - membership@missionfiredepartment.com