Firefighter

Distinguishing Features of the Class An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression and emergency medical services on an assigned shift. The employee performs a variety of technical, procedural, and regulatory methods and techniques relating to fire suppression and prevention, rescue, first aid, and equipment and apparatus operation. Responds to emergency situations requiring emergency medical attention and performs duties of an EMT. Acquires and maintains required State certification for Firefighter I and EMT. Work is performed under general supervision of the Fire Lieutenant.

Duties and Responsibilities Work

Responds to fire alarms as a member of a firefighting team and participates in the control and suppression of all types of fires, including fires in residences, stores, offices and storage and other buildings as well as public assembly, institution, industrial, brush, vehicle, aircraft, and hazardous materials fires

May drive fire apparatus or other vehicles to incident scenes

Participates in rescue operations at fire scenes, accidents, hazardous areas, and other emergency situations

Renders first aid and assists other agencies in emergencies

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.

Participates in continuous training and physical fitness programs, and in the routine cleaning and maintenance of fire station facilities, grounds, and equipment

Conducts inspections and tests of firefighting, rescue, and first aid equipment, apparatus, and fire hydrants

Participates in pre-fire planning inspections, sketches building, and area plans noting street and hydrant locations, obstacles, hazards, and other features pertinent to the development of firefighting strategy and rescue operations

Participates in salvage operations and identification of fire causes

Assists with presentations for fire division personnel and public groups

Preserves evidence of possible arson and circumstances causing medical emergencies.

Prepares a variety of reports, data, and written materials

Conducts periodic inspections and tests of fire hydrants, firefighting, rescue and first aid equipment and apparatus

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, Firefighter I certification, EMT certification, Valid North Carolina class B driver's license, Good knowledge of city geography and fire suppression strategies, Ability to perform hazardous work under adverse conditions, Ability to work shifts and maintain physical fitness

Salary: $39,600.00 - $43,682.00 per year