Position Profile STATUS: Duty Crew Firefighter – Eden Prairie Fire Department HOURLY PAY RATE: Probationary rate of pay is $9.65 per hour; Duty Crew Firefighter rate of pay is $13.49 per hour. BENEFITS: Eligible for benefits according to the Eden Prairie Fire Department Relief Association bylaws. LOCATION: All fire stations are located in Eden Prairie, MN Station1 (14800 Scenic Heights Road); Station 2 (12100 Sunnybrook Road); Station 3 (7350 Eden Prairie Road): Station 4 (17920 Linwood Court) HOURS: Minimum of 108 hours per quarter of duty-crew shifts; on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for general alarm response; regular training sessions and meetings including nights and weekends required. Reporting Relationship: Reports to a Fire Lieutenant FIRE DEPARTMENT The Eden Prairie Fire Department is comprised of four fire stations and a staff of 95 duty crew firefighters and 9 full-time firefighters who protect and serve Eden Prairie residents. We lead and strive to minimize risk, increase safety, and improve the quality of life in our community through education, code compliance and emergency response which is the mission statement of the Fire Department. POSITION DETAILS The duty crew firefighter serves to promote fire education and prevention throughout the community as well as to provide fire suppression and emergency rescue services as needed. This position is primarily responsible for the following areas of impact: 1.Participates in department’s and squad’s work details; makes known to the department’s training division and squad officer any problems at the earliest possible stage. 2.Attends all department-training sessions and drills designated as mandatory by the department’s training division. 3.Participates in prevention activities and safety education. 4.Responds immediately to emergency calls under the close supervision of officers and senior firefighters; performs tasks as directed by an officer on the emergency scene. While these areas are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City. CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE VALUES We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships. POSITION SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks as assigned or directed; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the department; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; meets all attendance standards set by the department. Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear, calm, and positive manner especially under emergency conditions; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles. Composure: Exhibits self-confidence and asserts self appropriately in several different situations; maintains professionalism while under pressure; can handle stress and crisis situations effectively; energized by tough challenges. Decision Making: Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience and judgment in a timely manner; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options; seeks out additional information when necessary; presents solutions and suggestions within the appropriate channels. CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS The City of Eden Prairie conducts the following pre-employment checks for this position: 1.Work history 2.Professional References 3.Background Investigation (must have and maintain valid MN Driver's License with excellent driving record) 4.Drug and Alcohol Testing 5.Physical Examination 6.Psychological Evaluation 7.Written Assessment All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process before becoming a member of the Fire Department. | Requirements: POSITION REQUIREMENTS •High School Diploma or G.E.D. •Must be 18 years of age or older. •Must have residence within ten minutes of one of the four Eden Prairie fire stations (measured from current residency to fire station). •Must maintain a valid MN driver’s license (and have excellent driving record). •Successful completion of Fire 1 and/or Fire 2 preferred •Hazardous Materials Operations and EMT training and certification is preferred. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS •Must attend Eden Prairie Fire Department academy training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during time period (approximately 12 months). These training sessions typically occur from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. These trainings will require homework, quizzes, and tests to be completed outside of class time. •Successfully pass EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), Fire 1, Hazardous Materials Operations and Fire II (EMT is taken in the winter thru early summer of 2019, Fire I will be summer into fall, and Fire II and HMO is taken in the Fall/Winter of 2019/2020). All Eden Prairie Duty Crew Firefighter Recruits must successfully pass the college-level Fire I, Fire II, and HMO courses and state certifications, as well as college level EMT and national certification in order to become an Eden Prairie Duty Crew Firefighter. •Successfully pass FAO (Fire Apparatus Operator) class and requirements within first four years on the Eden Prairie Fire Department •Must meet department training requirements for training sessions on Thursday for the duration of firefighter career. These training sessions typically occur from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. •Must work a minimum of 108 duty crew shift hours per quarter. Shifts are scheduled for the upcoming month and are based upon seniority. Typical available shifts occur on weekdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM or 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Available weekend shifts are 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM and 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS Work involves frequent calls to emergency situations. There is regular exposure to very disagreeable working conditions such as fumes, fire, smoke, extreme weather conditions including ice, snow, extreme high and low temperatures, humidity, rain, dirt, mud. The work involves exposure to hazardous conditions such as toxic chemicals, slippery conditions, working in traffic areas and adverse road conditions. While at emergency scenes, incumbent may have exposure to injury, trauma, blood-borne pathogens, traffic accidents, and visual and emotional trauma. Incumbent is required to take appropriate safety precautions and wear protective equipment. Incumbents must be able to stand, climb ladders, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and reach; to walk or run on uneven surfaces; and to drag up to 185 pounds for a distance of 50 feet. There is fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of up to 100 pounds, frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of up to 50 pounds and regular moving of objects up to 20 pounds. Moderate attention to detail and deadlines is required in completing reports and paperwork. Working 24 hour shifts may be required, where sleep is frequently disrupted. | Categories: Firefighter

Assist in transporting rescued Shih Tzus from various locations to foster homes within the Twin Cities area. Volunteers are needed to drive distances around the Twin Cities or further.

Assist with various tasks such as social media design, clerical support, and sewing dog blankets. Volunteers can contribute based on their unique skills and talents.

Write grants to help draft proposals so Hope House can stay funded. Connect us to community members or resources like other non-profits, granting organizations, or people or schools who you think would be interested in learning more about Hope House.

Help plan an event or volunteer at one. We have an upcoming event in Chanhassen in September 2024.

Provide a meal for 8, which can be homemade, store-bought, or restaurant take-out. This helps the staff focus on teens. Meals can also be dropped off for the freezer to be enjoyed at a later date.

Assist with marketing initiatives to promote performances and handle concert day duties to ensure smooth events. Capture the magic through photography or videography to help bring beautiful music to the community.

Volunteers help set up and manage a booth at local community events to spread awareness about the program. They provide information and samples of support packs to the public.

Join our team of dedicated volunteers to support various community initiatives, including educational programs for children and support services for the elderly. Volunteers will engage in activities that foster community unity and empowerment.

Volunteers gather once a month at the Elks Lodge to assemble personal support packs for homeless and at-risk teens. No experience is necessary, and it's a great way to meet new people and get hands-on experience with the program.

Volunteer to read in the classroom, chaperone field trips, or prepare classroom materials. This role supports early childhood education and helps create a nurturing learning environment.

Assist in answering the 24-hour helpline for the Crisis Nursery, providing support to children in need. Volunteers are crucial in making a difference in the lives of children by offering a compassionate ear and guidance.

Join our editorial board to help us review, quality-check, and translate language materials. We need native people and linguists to review pages in one or more Indian languages for publication and to check language sites for accuracy.

Translate some of our site's pages into French or other non-native languages. This helps us reach Canadian First Nations who speak French better than English and increases our site's accessibility.

Assist in searching the Internet for good Indian-language sites to link to and checking the links on the pages we already have. This role involves helping us work on our directory pages for hundreds of Amerindian languages.

Participate in our monthly community meal project by helping prepare and serve meals to those in need. Volunteers will work as a team to ensure a welcoming and nourishing experience for all attendees.

Join our team in keeping our roads clean and safe by participating in our highway cleanup events. Volunteers will help pick up litter and ensure the roads are tidy, contributing to a safer environment for all.

The Shakopee Fire Department employs a small contingent of full-time firefighters, as well as a larger staff of paid-on-call firefighters who are responsible for responding to emergency calls and attending training and drills, on an average of five to 10 hours per week. Paid-on-call firefighters are generally hired each spring. If you are interested in applying at that time, visit the City of Shakopee's Employment page or sign up to be notified when applications are being accepted. Firefighters in uniform BENEFITS •Starting wage of $15/hour •Paid training •Pension benefits of $8,800 per year of service (Fully vested after 20 years) •Leadership opportunities •Serve your community | Requirements: *Must be 18 years of age or older *Must be able to understand spoken and written English language *Possess a valid driver's license *Reside within a 10 minute response time of a Shakopee fire station *Must be able to maintain an attendance record of 35 percent for emergency calls and drills The selection process includes an oral interview, background check, physical agility testing, and psychological, medical and drug testing. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Assist in the survey and treatment of Eurasian Watermilfoil in Bay Lake. Volunteers will help in identifying and tracking infestation sites as well as participating in treatment processes.

Volunteers assist in various community service projects, including helping teachers, entertaining and gardening at senior living centers, and executing organizational projects at shelters. They also prepare meals at food shelves, clean up city parks and fire stations, and more.