Firefighter

General Position Summary

Responds to emergency calls to provide fire suppression, rescue, hazardous situation mitigation, and emergency medical assistance to the public. Provides emergency medical care to the level of licensure. Provides basic life safety education to target groups deemed to be at risk. Conducts fire prevention inspections, performs general maintenance on fire apparatus, equipment and facilities. Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property through the performance of fire fighting and rescue activities.

Examples of Responsibilities

Responds on an apparatus to an emergency scene. Operates as a member of a team to use appropriate fire fighting equipment to extinguish fires in buildings, terrain, automobiles or other situations which may involve oil, chemicals, electrical or other flammable or combustible materials or origins. Performs clean up of fire scene; salvages property, removes debris and cleans or restocks equipment and materials. Operates as a team member to provide basic and advanced life support emergency medical services. Includes as needed, providing patient care to a hospital by ambulance and associated duties. Performs as a team member in rescue and hazardous situation mitigation in an inestimable number of hazardous situations. Some examples would include confined space rescue, trench rescue, machine entrapment, and hazardous materials situations. Independently assesses victims for illness and injuries and initiates proper treatment in accordance with established protocols. Documents patient encounter. Operates as a member of a team to provide basic public education. Inspects, troubleshoots and performs general maintenance and minor repairs to department facilities, apparatus and equipment. Cleans and maintains the station, apparatus and station exterior grounds. Tests or troubleshoots problems with facility, equipment, apparatus and fire protection systems such as radios and paging equipment, recorders and alarm circuits. Safely drives a wide range of fire department vehicles. Participates in performing fire inspections of public and private buildings for pre-fire planning or to determine if they comply with fire codes. Participates in fire drills, department training programs and personal development programs to learn or upgrade skills in firefighting methods, equipment or services. Participates in training other less experienced personnel. Prepares and maintains reports and records of activities, incidents, inspections or other information. Models integrity, moral and ethical courage, and other characteristics of teamwork in all official contacts. Receives and transmits messages over department communications equipment. Performs duties as assigned by Madison Fire Officers.

Job Conditions

Must be able to work nonstandard hours and be available for work on weekends and holidays. Must be able to work overtime with little or no notice. May be required to be on-call during off-duty hours. Must be willing to rotate to any staff day assignment and/or schedule or any 24-hour shift, station, or vehicle. Must work at the scene of emergency incidents that include hazards from fumes, chemicals, toxic substances, obstacles, extreme heat, and adverse weather conditions. Perform prolonged and strenuous work in adverse conditions. Must be willing to continue education in order to meet changing job demands and must maintain certification and training requirements set by the department. May be required to travel and stay away from home for periods of 1-2 weeks in order to attend educational programs. Strong background record required, due to accessibility to city property and interaction with public and children. Must maintain a valid driver's license to drive independently. Must maintain a strong driving record for city insurance purposes and record may be periodically checked by the City. Must maintain physical ability to perform all duties, including driving all fire department apparatus to incidents. Must maintain physical conditioning to meet physical requirements of firefighting and to meet the NFPA standards and must participate in an annual exam and evaluation upon absence from duty for a condition that could affect performance.

Minimal Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent. Must complete and obtain a Basic EMT license through the Alabama Department of Public Health within one (1) year of hire date; EMT Basic and Paramedic is desirable. Must complete Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission certification as a Firefighter II within one year; current certification is desirable. Must complete CPR Instructor within two (2) years of hire date. Must be 18 years of age to apply.

Benefits

$0 Cost Individual Medical RSA Retirement Benefits.

Requirements: Emergency medical care licensure required

Salary: $50,020.57 - $59,066.68 Annually

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled