Job Information

LARAMIE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #1
207 E ALLISON ROAD
CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82009
307-632-1696
https://www.lcfd-1.org

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Updated: May 26, 2024

Job Classification: Firefighter/Engineer

Laramie County Fire District #1 is currently seeking firefighters/Engineers. Candidates are required to complete the NTN Fireteam exam & PSSA. Candidates are also required to upload the required documents and applications.

Salary Information:

$18/hr

Benefits Information:

Health, vision, dental;

Life Insurance;

Retirement

Contact Information:

Department Name: Laramie County Fire District #1

POC: Engineer Rochelle Tarango
Address: 207 E Allison Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82007
Phone: 307-757-7149 Email: RTarango@lcfd1.com
Department Website: www.lcfd-1.org

Hiring Process:

Upon receiving the application and testing results, applicants will be oral board
interviewed, background checked, and drug tested.

Working Conditions:

48/96 hour shifts
District paid training
Benefits for the employee paid 100%

Job Description:

Under general supervision, to drive and operate various types of fire apparatus, to operate and maintain fire and emergency equipment; to engage in firefighting and rescue activities in protecting life and property; to set up hoses, ladders, and other equipment in fighting fires.

Responds to fire alarms with assigned company; lays and connects hose; holds nozzles and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders.
Drives, operates and maintains fire apparatus including pumpers and aerials and performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Selects the most direct route to fires and other emergencies.
Operates all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, ventilation fans, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, saws, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical equipment and other rescue equipment.
Locates fire apparatus in the proper place at emergency scenes for most efficient operation.
Provides basic life support at emergency medical incidents, applies techniques to control bleeding, administers first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)and defibrillator use, assists paramedics at medical emergencies.
Responds to hazardous materials incidents.
Participates in fire inspection activities and other fire prevention and public education activities as assigned.
Participates in fire drills; attends training sessions which include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
Cleans apparatus and equipment and performs general custodial duties as required.
Performs related duties as assigned.

City Overview:

Laramie County sits in the southeast corner of Wyoming and services roughly 100,000 people. the county seat is Cheyenne, also the state capital. Laramie County Fire District #1 services from approximately MM 355 to MM 373 on Interstate 80 and MM 293 on Colorado Interstate 25 to MM 7 on Wyoming Interstate 25. This includes roughly 180 square miles of rural, wildland, and urban interfaces with hazards such as wildland, hazardous materials, fires and medicals to service.

City Area: Laramie County, WY

Job Requirements

Age:
18

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes, Wyoming

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Corrections up to 20/20

College:
Preferred, not required.

Academy Certification:
ADO-A and EMT-A Preferred

Prior Experience:
Yes, 2 Years

Necessary Certifications:
Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, ADO-P, HMA, HMO, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, ICS 800, EMT-B

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