FIREFIGHTER/EMT

An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, technical rescue, emergency medical and other incident response operations at the fire station. Employees work on a 24-hour shift and participate as part of a team in the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and apparatus. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incidence response work including working in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. The employee is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens.

Job duties include but are not limited to: Responds to emergency scenes; performs basic firefighting functions including basic life support, CPR, and first aid; connects hoses to hydrants and applies water or chemicals to fire; operates portable fire extinguishers to combat small fires; forces entry into burning structures and searches for and rescues occupants. Responds to emergency medical calls and performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedures and protocols, and within established chain of command; refers to policy manuals as necessary. Assesses and evaluates situation at scenes of emergency response; surveys and secures scene, requesting additional assistance, as necessary; determines mechanism of injury and equipment needed to effect rescue and initiation of treatment. Responds to incidents of multiple casualties in accordance with established disaster response plans; recognizes need for hazardous material response personnel and calls for assistance accordingly; performs in accordance with established protocols for handling patients exposed to hazardous materials, including use of hazardous materials response kit. Participates in routine preventive maintenance of equipment including checking and filling self-contained breathing apparatus, washing/waxing trucks, checking batteries, fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hose, inspecting hose and hose connections for damage and wear; maintains fire station by sweeping, mopping, painting, washing windows and other tasks. Performs daily apparatus checks, which includes checking the pump, lights, warning devices, and generator on the apparatus. Performs daily equipment checks, which include checking saws, portable combination tool, water cooler, portable fan, Air packs with spare bottles, all gas monitors and thermal imagining camera. Performs yard maintenance on a weekly basis which includes edging on sidewalks and around bushes with a weed eater and using push and riding lawn mowers to cut grass around the station. Conducts fire prevention education demonstrate use of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors; helps develop escape plans; installs child safety seats for citizens with children. Conducts tours of the fire station and perform public demonstrations at schools, community meetings, and other locations. Participates in continuous firefighter and emergency medical technician training program to improve competence. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have a valid NC Driver's License. Must have valid Class B CDL or obtain within 6 months of hire. Preferred applicants shall have an NC Firefighter Level II certification and NC EMT Basic certification or obtain within 6 months of hire. Successful applicants must pass a physical/agility examination, drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, valid NC Driver's License, valid Class B CDL or obtain within 6 months, NC Firefighter Level II certification (preferred), NC EMT Basic certification (preferred)

Salary: Hiring salary for this position starts at $47,018.47

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled