Firefighter

Forsyth County Department of Emergency Services has an opening for Firefighter. The Firefighter position performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical operations, assists in fire prevention inspections, and fire investigation activities, while also assisting Forsyth County fire and rescue organizations. The Firefighter receives and responds to fire alarms, medical calls, rescues, technical rescues, drives firefighting and rescue equipment, and operates such equipment at the scene of a fire or emergency call with a high level of proficiency. The Firefighter must execute orders of their supervisor and on scene incident command staff promptly and efficiently. Judgment and initiative are required in performing fire and rescue activities. The Firefighter will assist in yearly fire prevention inspections, as well as assist in fire origin and cause investigations. The Firefighter is expected to work a rotating shift to include nights, weekends, and holidays. The Firefighter may be called back for duty as deemed necessary by department administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receives and responds to fire alarms; drives firefighting equipment and operates it at the scene.
- Assists with fire operations in rescue, attack, extinguishment, salvage and overhaul activities.
- Responds to hazardous materials calls; determines chemicals involved and what precautions to take to minimize losses.
- Responds to emergency medical calls and operates at the North Carolina EMT Basic level and within protocols determined by the NC Office of EMS and Forsyth County Medical Director.
- Responds to rescue and technical rescue incidents and utilizes necessary resources to accomplish strategies and tactics set forth by incident commander or other supervisor.
- Performs a wide range of fire suppression activities at the fire scene; works closely with all Forsyth County emergency agencies.
- Ensures operational readiness of tools, equipment, and apparatus.
- Maintains facilities and grounds, apparatus, tools and equipment.
- Assists with fire prevention inspections of all county occupancies.
- Assists with fire origin and cause investigations. Prepares required reports and documentation.
- Actively participates in training classes, drills, and continuing education.
- Maintains all required training, certifications, and licenses.
- Maintains physical and mental fitness required to perform effectively as a firefighter.
- Understands and follows departmental and county policies.
- Performs all other assigned tasks of supervisors and command staff.
- Maintain a specific license such as a driver's license in good standing, without a lapse or loss of a privilege to drive in compliance with North Carolina law, and in compliance with applicable DOT standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers if required to perform job requirements.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, Firefighter II Certification, EMT-Basic or higher, Hazardous Materials Responder/Operations, Valid Driver's License, NFPA 1582 medical exam, ability to lift over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs frequently or 20-50 lbs constantly

Salary: $46,736.56 - $53,747.04 Annually