Firefighter
City Of Carmel
Firefighter
City Of Carmel
Posted 19 days ago
Full Time
Carmel, Indiana
In Person
Smart Summary
The firefighter is responsible for responding to fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous incidents while providing life-saving care. They also conduct fire code inspections, maintain station equipment, and engage with the community through public education.
The City of Carmel is hiring Firefighters to perform fire suppression and emergency medical duties. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to obtain Indiana certifications for Firefighter I/II, EMT, and other required certifications. This role requires strong decision-making skills, physical stamina, and a desire to help others.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Fire suppression
Emergency medical services
EMT certification
Search and rescue
Hazardous materials handling
Technical rescue
Decision-making
Physical stamina
Fire code inspection
Public education
Equipment maintenance
Stress management
Job Description
Now Hiring: Firefighter – City of Carmel, Indiana
Are you ready to build a career where courage meets compassion? The City of Carmel is seeking dedicated, high-energy individuals to join our team. In this role, you aren’t just responding to calls you are a vital protector of our community’s safety and well-being.
Serve a World-Class Community with the Carmel Fire Department
Why Carmel?
Carmel is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America. Joining the Carmel Fire Department means joining a professional, supportive merit-based system that values training, growth, and excellence in public service.
The Role
As a member of our fire and rescue team, you will perform critical fire suppression and emergency medical duties. This is a fast-paced, high-stakes position that requires technical skill, physical stamina, and the ability to make life-saving decisions under pressure.
What You’ll Do:
- Emergency Response: Respond to fires, accidents, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents.
- Life-Saving Care: Act as a certified EMT to stabilize patients and provide emergency transport.
- Specialized Rescue: Perform search and rescue, ventilation, and even water rescues using department watercraft.
- Community Engagement: Conduct fire code inspections, lead station tours, and participate in public education and city events.
- Readiness: Maintain equipment, vehicles, and the station to ensure we are always prepared for the next call.
What You’ll Need:
- Education: High school diploma or GED (Vocational training in Fire Science/EMT is a plus).
- Certifications: You must be able to obtain and maintain Indiana certifications for Firefighter I/II, EMT, Hazardous Materials (Awareness & Ops), Technical Rescue Awareness, and NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800). Training provided by department immediately after hire.
- License: A valid Indiana driver’s license.
- Stamina: Ability to work 24-hour shifts and perform heavy physical labor (lifting 50-100+ lbs) in extreme environmental conditions.
- Mindset: Strong decision-making skills, emotional control in stressful situations, and a genuine desire to help people who are distraught or injured.
City Of Carmel
A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #1 Best Place to Live in the nation by Livability. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.
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