- Firefighter (EMT or higher): $53,601.60 - $83,158.40
- Fire Medic (Paramedic): $59,342.40 - $92,081.60
Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current State of Alabama EMT Basic License or higher at time of application
- Current National Registry License, EMT Basic or higher at time of application
- Ability to pass a NFPA-1582 medically required physical for Firefighters and all other City of
pre-employment requirements.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover driver's permit.
- Ability to comply with the Hoover Fire Department grooming standards policy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Alabama Paramedic License at the time of application
- Possession of a current and valid Alabama Personnel Standards Commission Firefighter I Certification*
*Any candidate certified as Firefighter I will not be eligible for employment with the City of Hoover until he/she has fulfilled the three-year obligation from the graduation date (unless self-sponsored) imposed by the rules of the Alabama Personnel Standards Commission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responds to all types of rescue, fire suppression, medical, and non-medical emergency calls, and implements actions required to save lives and property, and protect the environment; operates standard fire suppression, rescue and medical equipment safely and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes while adhering to departmental policies and applicable State or local laws and protocols; performs routine and preventive maintenance of City equipment, facilities and vehicles; following demonstration of competence, drives City vehicles as assigned in a safe manner; participates in non-emergency activities such as fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and public relations events; receives and responds to citizen requests for general information or assistance; monitors departmental radio transmissions and telephones; completes all required reports; must be willing to be trained, certified, licensed or assigned duties as deemed necessary by the department; performs other duties as directed.
