Firefighter/EMT

The City of Hendersonville is taking applications for both a full-time Firefighter/EMT and part-time Firefighter/EMT. The salary range for the full-time position is $30,370 Min - $46,215 Max and is dependent on qualifications. The pay rate for the part-time position is $12.50 per hour and is non-benefited. Please see the positions requirements below:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of the operation of firefighting equipment
• Working knowledge of modern firefighting principles, practices, and procedures
• Working knowledge of the geography of the City
• Skill in the use of firefighting equipment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations
• Ability to accept firefighting discipline and operational routine
• Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment and facilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Ability to maintain excellent physical condition

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping,kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling,talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and 50 pounds of forcefrequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate trucks and other equipment, to observe the color, volume, andextent of fire involvement, and to prepare manual and computerized records