Firefighter I,II

Responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, traffic accidents, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents that pose a threat or hazard to life and/or property for the purpose of mitigating these threats. An employee in this class performs fire fighting and emergency medical response as the primary tasks. Also involves operating fire apparatus and equipment, combating fires, and conducting fire education and prevention activities to prevent fires, to save lives and protect property. Daily work usually involves training, readiness drills, and exercises with other fire personnel to maintain job related skills. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard.

Responds on fire apparatus to incidents and performs all basic firefighting, emergency medical technician, and other hazard and threat mitigation functions including making hose and adapter connections, using self-contained breathing apparatus, advancing hose lines, using portable extinguishers, conducting salvage operations, using ground ladders, monitoring radio transmissions and relaying messages, assessing and treating patients, and lifting and moving patients. Uses hand tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, and other power tools to carry out functions such as forcing entry into structures, removing smoke and hazardous gases from structures, extrication of patients, and checking for fire extension. After completion of departmental Relief Driver certification, serves as apparatus Driver/Operator when needed. Participates in departmental and Town-wide programs to establish and maintain strength, endurance, and general wellness. Trains to assure proficiency with all hazard and threat mitigation functions, equipment, apparatus, street locations, and target hazards. Participates in fire prevention and readiness activities. Maintains fire station facilities and grounds.

Benefits include: Paid Vacation Leave Accrual, Paid Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Holiday Leave and 1 Floating Holiday per year, Membership in the Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS), 4% contribution into the NC401(k) Deferred Compensation Plan, Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available, Medical Insurance for employee at a low cost, Employee Wellness Center visits at no cost, Dental Insurance for employee at a low cost, Voluntary Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability at no cost, Voluntary Long-Term Disability available, 2.5 times salary Life Insurance (up to $200,000), Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance, Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program at no cost, Credit Union Membership Eligibility, Tuition Assistance, Employee Birthday Gift Certificate, 2% Annual Bonus, Progressive Pay Plan.

Requirements: North Carolina Class C Driver's License (or equivalent), North Carolina Firefighter certification (must be obtained within 12-month probationary period), North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician certification (must be obtained within 12-month probationary period), North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I Responder certification (must be obtained within 12-month probationary period)

Salary: $48,603.00 - $54,860.00 Annually