Job Information

HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
1313 N. HASTINGS AVE
HASTINGS, NEBRASKA 68901
402-461-2350
https://www.HastingsFire.org

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Updated: July 16, 2019

Job Classification: Firefighter/EMT

Hastings Fire and Rescue is currently hiring for Firefighter/EMT positions. To be considered for the further hiring process, all candidates are required to complete the NTN FireTEAM exam. All NTN testing must be completed by July 6, 2019.

The department application is available at http://www.cityofhastings.org/FFemt2019 and is due by June 28, 2019.

Salary Information:1547.96-2183.65 bi-weekly

Benefits Information: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, EAP. Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Retirement and optional deferred compensation programs.

Candidate Contacts:
Kim Woolery
HR Technician II
(402) 461-2313
hr@cityofhastings.org

Department Information: Hastings Fire and Rescue is an all-hazards department that provides primary Fire/Rescue/EMS services for the city of Hastings, NE, as well as emergency ALS transport services for all of Adams County, NE. We are looking for career-oriented firefighters with a progressive mindset. Hastings Fire and Rescue responds to approximately 4000 emergency calls for service each year. Staffing includes 27 full-time firefighters on 3 shifts, working a 24 on/48 off schedule.

City Information: Hastings is the county seat and population center of Adams County, NE. Hastings is home to a private, liberal arts college, a community college, one of the largest ethanol producers in the state of NE, and has a strong manufacturing base. Additionally, Hastings is served by two major rail lines, sits at the intersection of two major state highway corridors, is just 20 minutes south of I-80, and has a general aviation airport with approximately 20,000 operations annually. The area surrounding Hastings is rural, primarily agricultural production including crops and livestock.

Population: 24989 (2017)

Job Requirements

Age: 18

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid NEBRASKA State Driver's License: Yes

Prior Experience:
Lateral entry credit available with the following full-time, career Firefighter/EMT-B experience:

Minimum of two (2) years but less than four (4) years:Step 3

Four (4) years or more: Step 4

Experience must be verifiable. IFSAC or ProBoard certification to FFI, or a copy of training records that show firefighting training meeting NFPA 1001 standards for FFI must be submitted.

Necessary Certification:

By date of hire, possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a State of Nebraska EMTB license throughout duration of employment

School Prior and Post Hiring:

Must have completed all course work related to an EMTB certification by test date.

FFI certification must be obtained within first year of employment.

Hiring Process :

Submit a completed application by 5pm CST on June 28, 2019. All eligible applicants will be notified of their continuance in the process.
Eligible applicants will be invited to take the FireTeam written exam, which may be completed in one of two ways:

Eligible applicants may take the FireTeam test at any National Testing Network site. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to www.NationalTestingNetwork.com, select “Fire” and sign up for the Hastings Fire-Rescue Department. Applicants choosing this option must have their test scores submitted no later than 5pm CST July 6, 2019.

Eligible applicants may take the FireTeam test at Hastings Fire-Rescue on July 12, 2019. Applicants must notify Hastings Fire- Rescue of their intent to test on-site no later than 5 pm CST January 12, 2019.

Applicants choosing option A above (taking the FireTeam test at a National Testing Network testing site) and successfully scoring 70% or higher will be invited to attend the Hastings Fire-Rescue Physical Agility Test on July 13,2019.
Applicants choosing option B above (taking the FireTeam test on-site at Hastings Fire-Rescue) will be automatically scheduled to attend the Hastings Fire-Rescue Physical Agility Test on July 13, 2019. The passing score for the on-site test be 70%, but the scoring of this test will be delayed by up to one week.
Applicants successfully passing the FireTeam test (per options A or B above), and passing the Physical Agility Test on July 13, 2019, will be invited to attend a structured interview panel on a date TBD,, held at Hastings Fire-Rescue.
Applicants will be ranked based on their combined FireTeam and Structured Interview Scores, and an eligibility list established by the Hastings Civil Service Commission.
As openings occur, applicants may be invited to a final interview with the Fire Chief. Successful interviews may result in conditional offers of employment based on a thorough background the investigation, drug screen, medical examination, physical assessment, psychological examination, fingerprinting, and signing an employment commitment agreement.

Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: Inability to obtain State EMTB License due to background investigation

Drug Use Disqualifiers: City of Hastings is a drug free workplace. All employees are subject to random drug screening.

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