Position Title:                    FIREFIGHTER

Position Number:            2540052

Department:                      Fire                                                                       

Starting Salary:                 $36,598

                                                (This position is eligible for additional incentive pay.)                      

Hours of Work:                 24 hrs. on / 48 hrs. off- Requires weekend and holiday work                        

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:   Protects life and property by performing fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties.  Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.  Reports directly to the Captain. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

·         Performs firefighting activities including responding to fire alarms, participates in the control and suppression of fires including search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation and salvage work. 

·         Assist and participates in hazardous materials responses.

·         Performs first responder activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.

·         Assists and participates in specialized EMS, extrication and rescue operations.

·         Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, and related subjects.

·         Substitutes as Fire Engineer when required.

·         Receives and relays fire calls and alarms.  Operates radio and other communication equipment.

·         Prepares and submits required reports and records.

·         Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.

·         Responds to off-duty alarms when required.

·         Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; sweeping, mopping and other custodial duties; cares for grounds around station; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.

·         Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, and hazardous materials.

·         Presents programs to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics.

·         Maintain physical condition as required.

·         Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures as applied to fire suppression.  General knowledge of fire prevention and pre-fire analysis strategies and techniques.  General knowledge of emergency medical techniques and procedures.  Ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression and the possession of mechanical aptitude.  Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.  Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.  Some knowledge of hazardous materials and accident extraction principles and techniques.  Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazards. This work may require exertion in excess of 100 pounds occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and feeling.  Vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.  Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.  Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.  The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.  The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Must possess current Firefighter and EMT certification.  Firefighting experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:   Must be 18 years or older at the time of employment. Must possess a valid NC Class C driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.  No disqualifying criminal history. Must be able to read and write the English language. 

CLOSING DATE:     August 4, 2021 – 5 PM

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This position has been determined to be non-exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act