FIREFIGHTER CADET/FIREFIGHTER/EMT

Salary:  $34,765.15 - $54,787.68 Annually

Location:  Rocky Mount, NC, NC

Job Type:  Full-Time

Department:  Fire Department

Closing:  7/31/2018 11:59 PM Eastern

NOTE:  This posting is applicable for the recruitment of both Firefighter Cadet position as well as Firefighter/EMT position.    The "hiring ranges" are as follows (no more than 10% above minimum rate (Dependent Upon Qualifications.) 

                                                    PAY RANGE
                                   Fire Cadet:           $34,765.15 - $52,147.71
                                   Firefighter/EMT:   $36,525.12 - $54,787.68   

**APPLICANTS ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION. NO ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.  APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED REGARDING OTHER REQUIREMENTS.**

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•      Responds to fires with the application of appropriate firefighting techniques.
•      Responds to emergency medical calls, performs patient assessments; selects and follows proper protocols; documents patient care.
•      Maintains proper firefighting and emergency medical certifications.
•      Assists with maintenance checks and inventories to ensure readiness and working condition of assigned apparatus.
•      Maintains the required level of physical fitness.
•      Assist with instructing public education classes on fire safety and prevention.
•      Participates in the hydrant maintenance program.
•      Assists in the maintenance of the fire station building and grounds.
•      Participates in continuing education activities.
•      Assists with engine company business inspections.
•      Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•   Candidate must be 18 years of age on date of hire.
•   Candidate must possess a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school.
•   Candidate must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.
•   Candidate must obtain the minimum Work Keys scores as follows:          

                           •  Applied Mathematics       4
                           •  Reading for Information   5
                           •  Locating Information        4

•   Candidate must pass a physical agility test, have a visual acuity of 20/100 or better, corrected to 20/20.
•   Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check upon offer of employment.  
•   Candidate must have the ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission.
•   Candidate must possess or ability to readily obtain appropriate state EMS certification.
•   Candidate must have the knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
•   Candidate must have sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

How to Apply: Specific employment requirements for the job, benefits information, and application may be obtained from www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockymountnc 

All applications must be completed online by July 31, 2018 11:59 pm eastern time.