Firefighter

• Firefighter (EMT or higher): $52,790.40 - $81,910.40
• Fire Medic (Paramedic): $58,448.00 - $90,708.80

Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experience.  

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Current State of Alabama EMT Basic License or higher at time of application
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3. Current National Registry License, EMT Basic or higher at time of application
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4. Ability to pass a NFPA-1582 medically required physical for Firefighters and all other City of Hoover pre-employment requirements
5. Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover driver's permit
6. Ability to comply with the Hoover Fire Department grooming standards policy.

1. Current Alabama Paramedic License at the time of application
2. Possession of a current and valid Alabama Personnel Standards Commission Firefighter I Certification*

*Any candidate certified as Firefighter I will not be eligible for employment with the City of Hoover until he/she has fulfilled the three-year obligation from the graduation date(unless self-sponsored) imposed by the rules of the Alabama Personnel Standards Commission.

For more information about the Hoover Fire Department, please visit our website: https://hooverfire.org/

Responds to all types of rescue, fire suppression, medical, and non-medical emergency calls, and implements actions required to save lives and property, and protect the environment; operates standard fire suppression, rescue and medical equipment safely and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes while adhering to departmental policies and applicable State or local laws and protocols; performs routine and preventive maintenance of City equipment, facilities and vehicles; following demonstration of competence, drives City vehicles as assigned in a safe manner; participates in non-emergency activities such as fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and public relations events; receives and responds to citizen requests for general information or assistance; monitors departmental radio transmissions and telephones; completes all required reports; must be willing to be trained, certified, licensed or assigned duties as deemed necessary by the department; performs other duties as directed.

DOCUMENTATION TO BE ELECTRONICALLY ATTACHED TO APPLICATION

• Copy of a fully credentialed and current EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, Advanced EMT in the state of Alabama or Alabama Paramedic license
• Copy of current National Registry Certificate, EMT Basic or higher
• A valid and current Alabama Personnel Standards Commission  Firefighter I Certificate (if applicable).