Special Instructions:  

Requirements

This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees.

Work schedule is 56 hours per week which may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Job Functions:


Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.

Maintains a state of readiness for emergency response.

Maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles, emergency squads and in fire stations.

Provides protection of life and property. Suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires.

Performs search, rescue, extrication of victims and forcible entries.

Performs cleanup activities.

Drives, operates and monitors a variety of fire and emergency vehicles and emergency medical equipment.

Administers first aid, artificial respiration, life support or other medical care according to level of certification.

Inspects buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.

Prepares and completes various forms and reports.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 18 years of age

Meet the requirements of Georgia Fire Laws and Regulations Annotated section 25-4-8 as listed below:

High school diploma or GED

Pass a post offer of employment Criminal History back ground check (No felony convictions within the past 10 years)

Pass a post offer of employment physical exam

Successfully complete a physical evaluation battery (PEB) based on NFPA 1582 standards

Pass a post offer of employment drug/alcohol screening

Possess a valid class A or Class B drivers license

Must have one year of service with a comparable full service fire department

Must have successfully completed the NPQ Firefighter I Certification written and practical testing conducted by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council and the Georgia Fire Academy

Must have successfully completed Emergency Medical Technician ? Intermediate medical training as outlined by the Georgia Department of Human Resources (EMS Division)

Meet guidelines established in NFPA 1001 Firefighter Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4

Relocation assistance may be available!


Glynn County has adopted a Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy.


Glynn County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.