Firefighter at City Of Carmel

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

74675.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency Response, Life-Saving Care, Specialized Rescue, Community Engagement, Equipment Maintenance, Decision-Making, Emotional Control, Physical Stamina

Industry

Government Administration

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.

Responsibilities

As a firefighter, you will respond to emergencies such as fires, accidents, and medical situations while providing life-saving care. You will also engage with the community through inspections and public education.