Fire Fighter

Fire Department Position

Performs intermediate protective service work providing fire suppression and emergency medical services under emergency conditions and frequently involving considerable personal hazard, and related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Fire Captain. An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, rescue, incident response, and daily maintenance activities at the fire station, and is subject to call-back response. These activities involve firefighting, performing facility and equipment maintenance, and participation in incident response and fire suppression training. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. Ability to make effective decisions under pressure is required in all aspects of emergency response work. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incident 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, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. The employee is also subject to OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision of the station and apparatus supervisors and is evaluated through observation, conference, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

Essential Functions :

Responding to fire and emergency medical service calls; performing fire suppression, emergency medical response and related duties; maintaining station and equipment; participating in continuing training.

Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, salvage work, containment of hazardous materials, traffic control, crowd control, etc. Participates in salvage operations and identification of fire causes; preserves evidence of possible arson and circumstances causing medical emergencies. Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment and cleaning fire station and grounds. Conducts periodic inspections and tests firefighting, rescue and first aid equipment, apparatus and fire hydrants. Participates in pre-fire plan surveys. Responds to emergency medical calls. Presents programs to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics; conducts fire station tours. Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes. Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in fire suppression or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have completed firefighter certifications 1 & 2.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• The ability to obtain a valid North Carolina Class B Driver's License within six months of hire.

All full-time regular employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package which includes vacation, sick leave and twelve holidays. Also available are medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.