Requirements
Description
CLASS SUMMARY:
This is the first of eight levels in the Fire series. Incumbents fight fires and provide emergency medical care to citizens. Responsibilities may include operating and maintaining fire equipment and apparatus; cleaning and maintaining the fire station; responding to medical emergencies and vehicle accidents; providing first aid; maintaining activity logs and preparing reports; and completing on-going fire, rescue, and medical training.
***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS ANTICIPATED TO REMAIN OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 5, 2022. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM SUBMITTING MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION UNLESS YOU ARE UPDATING/AMENDING YOUR ORIGINAL APPLICATION. DUPLICATE APPLICATIONS DO NOT INCREASE YOUR OPPORTUNITY OF BEING SELECTED!!! YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 24, 2022, TO APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSITION WHEN A MAXIMUM OF 400 QUALIFIED APPLICANTS HAS BEEN REACHED OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.***
Example of Duties
TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
Responds to all types of fires and other emergencies; provides emergency medical care at a basic and advanced life support level; extinguishes fires; and performs related life and property protection.
Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepares apparatus and equipment for immediate response.
Participates in training activities, including daily physical fitness training and on-going fire, rescue, and medical training.
Maintains logs of activities and enters data into computer system; prepares related reports.
Participates in the daily functions of the fire station, which may include housekeeping, cooking, and/or other related duties.
Drives emergency vehicles in order to respond to emergency calls from citizens.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Typical Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Supplemental Information
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
Licensing Requirements:
IS-100
IS-700
Tennessee Class D Driver`s License.
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
Emergency medical care;
Fire Fighting principles;
Physical fitness principles;
Recordkeeping principles.
SKILLS (positions requirements at entry)
Skill in:
Maintaining physical fitness;
Preparing and maintaining records and reports;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, bloodborne pathogens, and travel.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
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