Firefighter / Fire Medic

Firefighter

The purpose of this classification is to perform firefighting and rescue operations in a variety of public safety and emergency situations, such as fires, hazardous materials spills, vehicle accidents, and related situations. This posting will remain open on a continuous basis. Applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted as vacancies become available. A candidate who meets the minimum qualifications will hold a Highschool Diploma or equivalent, be at least 20 years old and insurable by the City's insurance carrier, complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical, and complete all steps in the multi-step screening process. Preferred candidates will hold Alabama Fire Fighter I / II and EMT Basic certifications. Additional compensation will be offered for candidates who hold Alabama Paramedic license and may be based on years of firefighting experience.

Firefighter : $18.91 / hr - $24.43 / hr Fire Medic : $21.02 / hr - $27.18 / hr

The Essential Functions listed below are a combination of firefighter and fire medic responsibilities. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Responds to alarms and all fire and non-fire emergencies, such as structural fires, hazardous material spills, vehicle accidents, and various rescue operations, and emergency medical service calls. Provide basic life support services, using modern principles and various types of EMS equipment, as directed by standard operating procedures, while responding to calls for service or during special event operations.
• Performs a variety of firefighting and rescue tasks; extinguishes fires, performs vehicle extrication, performs rope rescue, searches for trapped or injured victims; carries, positions, and climbs ladders; performs forcible entry at emergency scene; and operates fire stream nozzles.
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scene; assists with evacuation, and crowd control; secures utilities at fire scene; performs traffic control tasks at accident scene.
• Assists with flow testing of fire hydrants and record data on charts.
• Provides mutual aid to other fire departments; assists the police department and medical units as needed.
• Drives, operates, and maintains fire pumpers and aerial apparatus; operates and maintains self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Operates a variety of equipment in the performance of duties, such as fire rescue equipment, all fire department vehicles, radio communications equipment, fire extinguishers, various hoses and nozzles, various ladders, power tools, hand tools, and related equipment.
• Performs pre-fire planning and evaluation; maintains familiarity with city maps and charts; cleans and maintains equipment before and after fires to ensure readiness.
• Performs child safety seat inspections and installations.
• Participates in public safety education activities; conducts blood pressure screenings.
• Assists in fire prevention activities; provides lectures, programs, and classes to civic groups, schools, and businesses per fire prevention and fire safety; conducts fire safety inspections of businesses.
• Assist with developing and conducting fire department training exercises
• Performs routine maintenance work involved in the upkeep of fire department property, vehicles, and equipment; records and reports maintenance activities.
• Attends training classes in firefighting and related subjects; maintains required training hours; maintains physical fitness.
• Collects and records information for fire reports; prepares a variety of reports and logs; copies, maintains records, and transmits as appropriate; issues burn permits.
• Operates a personal computer, audio / visual equipment, general office equipment or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, Internet, or other computer applications.
• Creates / maintains positive public relations with the general public; provides information and education to the public regarding fire safety, fire prevention, and firefighting; conducts fire station tours and blood pressure checks for the public; installs smoke detectors; participates in parades and civic events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and Experience : High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by vocational / technical training in firefighting, hazardous materials, and basic emergency medical care.

Licenses or Certifications : Valid State of Alabama driver's license; valid Alabama Fire Fighter I / II certification; Alabama Basic EMT certification. Valid Alabama Paramedic license through the Alabama Department of Public Health, current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications, current NREMT Paramedic License preferred.

Additional Information :

Physical Demands : The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force or more. Work requires the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials; may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Work Environment : Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions; fire suppression, emergency response, and fire inspection tasks may require exposure to such environmental conditions as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.