Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT primary duties will be to respond to fire, rescue, hazardous material and emergency medical emergencies. Required to work under extreme stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions. Must be willing to follow orders and directions. Candidates may be required to complete written and/or oral  tests with satisfactory levels of achievement. Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug test and physical exam. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

The Argonne Fire Department is hiring a Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT to perform a wide variety of tasks.  Primary responsibilities might include structure fire suppression, hazardous material response, rescue, emergency medical care, vehicle extrication, and wildland fire suppression. You will be required to work under extremely stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions. Strong ability to listen, take direction and follow through. Candidates may be required to complete written and/or oral tests with satisfactory levels of achievement.

Firefighter/Paramedics - Firefighter/EMTs will need to:

• Respond to fire alarms, hazardous material and medical emergencies, and other calls to protect life and property
• Participate in site fire prevention and training activities
• Maintain the fire station and firefighting equipment
• Be committed to working well with a diverse group of coworkers and community members
• Support the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) directorate in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and operational responsibilities

Additional information:

• This position will work a shift consisting of 24-hours on duty and 48-hours off duty
• All gear, uniforms, and personal protective equipment supplied by the department
• Position is located on-site at the Argonne campus in Lemont, IL
• Union/hourly paid position

Required skills and qualifications:

• Must be 21 (per ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3 regulations) years old and in good physical condition
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver`s license
• Ability to pass medical examination requirements
• Must be able to read, comprehend and respond to written and verbal technical directives.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work under extremely stressful and sometimes dangerous conditions.
• Ability to work weekend and shift work
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to model Argonne's core values: impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Certified as Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
• Certified in Rope Operations and Confined Space Operations by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
• Certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
• Licensed as a Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician by IDPH and has the ability to be accepted into the department’s EMS System
• Experience with computer aided-dispatch (CAD) systems

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As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  

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