Fire Fighter Jobs

Distinguishing Features of the Class
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.
Additional compensation: 5% paramedic pay after obtaining Paramedic certification and successful completion of one year of service.
SPECIAL NOTE: This recruit ment requires the review and completion of the 2023 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 THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 (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 JUNE 15, 2023 (1 WEEK AFTER THE APPLICATION DEADLINE) OR IT WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PROOF OF SUBMISSION.

• Fire Fighter Physical Conditioning Waiver
• All of the above documents must be legible.**
• Photocopy of driver's license
• Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security
• High school transcripts, diploma, GED, or other proof of high school graduation (graduation date required)
• Certified state driving record for applicants with a driver's license outside the state of Iowa
• DD214 Form for military service, if applicable

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY BE MAILED, EMAILED OR FAXED TO HUMAN RESOURCES.
EMAIL TO: [email protected]
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
Acceptable Experience And Training
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent by the application deadline, June 8, 2023.
Required Special Qualifications
ON OR BEFORE APPLICATION DEADLINE (June 8, 2023):

• 21 years of age; and
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Submittal of certified driving record is required i f you possess an out-of-state Driver's License . Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to [email protected], 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 June 8, 2023.

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 a n 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

• Iowa residential mortgage, lease or rental agreement (lease and rental agreements must include the landlord's name and contact information)
• Credit, debit, or charge card statement
• Current school enrollment papers for an educational institution
• Second utility hookup or bill (different than the first)
• Telephone hookup, service agreement or bill (landline or mobile)
• An envelope, box, postcard or magazine that includes a postmark or stamped date
• 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 (April 25, 2023) 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). T he 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.
• Pay stub from employer
• Utility hookup or bill (water, gas, electric, or garbage removal)
• Second statement from a financial institution (different than the first)
• Iowa DL issued in the time period noted above
• Second valid insurance card or certificate of coverage (different than the first)
• Second federal, State of Iowa or local government document (different than the first)
• Valid real estate tax statement or receipt for Iowa residential property
• Valid Iowa vehicle registration certificate
• Statement from a financial institution (bank, credit union, or other financial institution)
• A federal, State of Iowa or local government document (such as receipt, license, permit, assessment, or other document)
• Valid insurance card or certificate of coverage (life, health, auto, homeowner's or renter's)

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.
Examples Of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
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.
Please use this link to view and access the complete Fire Fighter job description .Closing Date/Time: 6/8/2023 4:00 PM Central