Firefighter

Performs responsible protective service work in fire suppression, emergency medical service and rescue operations. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a company officer.

Specific duties include: Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating and salvage work; enters structures, searches for and rescues occupants, conducts ventilation and salvage work. Responds to emergency medical calls and serves as a first responder to render aid and/or assist other emergency medical services personnel. Performs cleanup and overhaul work after fires. Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment, and cleaning fire station and grounds. Checks, tests and maintains fire hydrants; maintains appropriate maintenance and inspection records. Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes. Responds to vehicle accidents and performs extrication duties as needed. Assists with pre-incident surveys and planning. Assists with conducting residential and commercial fire prevention inspections. Performs home safety inspections and fire hydrant tests. Conducts fire prevention classes for groups, schools and the public. Responds to hazardous materials spills. Inventories equipment, uniforms, and emergency stock, etc. orders cleaning supplies. Installs child safety seats as a public service. Serves as an equipment operator in the absence of the engineer/master firefighter.

Market competitive compensation, reviewed regularly to ensure it remains top tier. Vacation accrual rate based on active Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS) or Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) service. Town of Morrisville will accept any unused sick leave transfer from participating LGERS and TSERS employers. A commitment to work-life balance, including hybrid work opportunities for applicable positions.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (GED), valid driver's license in good standing, NC Fire I/II and EMT Basic certification or currently enrolled in accredited firefighter certification program

Salary: $19.47 Hourly ($53,658 Annual Compensation Package to include built in overtime)

Application Deadline: Continuous