What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter- Part Time position at City of McMinnville?
The City of McMinnville Fire Department is looking for initiative driven individuals with a passion for helping others. Our Firefighter position serves the City to safeguard and preserve life and property against the elements of a fire or other perils.
Minimum Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and a citizen of the United States
- HS Degree or equivalent
- Must Have a minimum of 80 hour Basic/Live Firefighting course
- Must have a minimum of Emergency Medical Responder within one year of hire date
- Have a valid drivers license
Job Functions
- Removes persons from danger, administers first aid to injured persons
- Performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may involve extreme exertion under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings.
- Attends Training Classes in firefighting, first-aid, and related subjects
- Participates in periodic hose test, which involves unloading and reloading fire hose on the truck
- Performs general maintenance work in the up-keep of the Fire Department
- Receives and dispatches messages by radio and telephone
- Participates in flow testing fire hydrants, which involves taking caps off hydrant and opening up hydrant checking water flow.
The City of McMinnville is a "Tennessee Drug Free Workplace". All safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, random and probable cause testing for drugs / alcohol.
All City of McMinnville applicants must successfully pass a criminal background check.
