What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter Recruit (Fire) position at Shelby County Government?
Position Summary
Works under the direct supervision of a Lieutenant to perform public safety work involving the protection of life and property. Pay Grade: 48
Minimum Qualifications 1. Must be at least 21 years of age upon date of employment. 2. High school diploma or possess a GED. 3. Must be a U. S. citizen. 4. Must be of good moral character and integrity. 5. Paramedic or EMS Certification; OR Two (2) or more years of college; OR U.S. Military Service with Honorable Discharge; OR State of Tennessee Firefighter I or Firefighter II. 6. Certification (Nonresidents must qualify for reciprocity) is preferred. 7. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
Duties and Responsibilities 1. Responds to fire, medical, and other emergency and non-emergency calls. 2. Performs ladder operations and hose evolutions. 3. Locates and rescues individuals from burning buildings. 4. Ensures that all necessary equipment is available. 5. Checks operation of equipment and apparatus. 6. Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance. 7. Administers medical service to persons needing assistance. 8. Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances. 9. Selects a hose nozzle according to the type of fire and directs the water stream or chemicals onto the fire. 10. Maintains apparatus, living quarters, and emergency equipment. 11. Protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof covers, smoke fans, and deodorants. 12. Performs other related duties as required or directed.
KSAs 1. Ability to follow directions. 2. Ability to work with the public under stressful and/or dangerous conditions and make quick, accurate decisions concerning human life. 3. Ability to conform to and work in a para-military environment. 4. Ability to work in stressful situations under adverse weather conditions, such as extreme heat, thick smoke, and toxic fumes. 5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 6. Ability to operate various fire apparatus, including an axe, pry bar, high-pressure hose, ladders, safety equipment, breathing apparatus, two-way radio, chemicals, related firefighting equipment, and emergency medical equipment. 7. Ability to perform demanding physical tasks required in firefighting and emergency medical work, such as lifting and carrying a victim, hose, or other equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. while wearing turnouts, air tank, air mask, gloves, etc.; extinguishing fires; making routine inspections of buildings, hydrants, and immediate surroundings for existence of fire hazards; and walking, running, crawling, standing, lifting, climbing, or stooping for long periods of time while wearing/carrying heavy equipment. 8. Ability to work a twenty-four (24) hour/ fifty-six (56) hour work week. 9. Ability to perform firefighting duties in emergency vehicles, such as trucks, engines, or other apparatus at the scene of fire, medical, and/or other emergency and non-emergency calls. 10. Knowledge of the proper use of medical equipment. 11. Knowledge of local streets and hospital locations. 12. Knowledge of emergency communication codes and procedures. 13. Knowledge of hydraulic principles involved in properly extinguishing a fire.
Special Requirements 1. Must pass all pre-hire screening, including physical examination and eye exam. 2. Must pass psychological test, drug screen, and criminal background check. 3. Must pass the Shelby County Fire Department Physical Agility Test. 4. Must pass the Fire Fighter Entry Level test. A study guide is available at www.publicsafetycompass.com. 5. Must successfully complete the Shelby County Fire Department Training Academy within the prescribed time. 6. Must become certified by the State of Tennessee as a Fire Fighter I and II, and with Shelby County Fire Department as Fire Fighter III, within three (3) years of being hired. 7. Must maintain certification throughout employment. 8. As dictated by staffing needs, some Fire Fighter Recruits will be required to complete coursework/testing and become Paramedics licensed by the State of Tennessee within the time frame (below) based on their medical certification level at time of employment and maintain licensure, as a condition of continued employment. Successful applicants will be notified if this requirement applies to them at the time of the employment offer. 9. Emergency Medical Licensure Requirements – Deadline to obtain License from date of course enrollment. License Level on Date of Hire EMT AEMT PARAMEDIC. No license 12 months* 24 months* 48 months* EMT Basic N/A 12 months* 36 months* AEMT N/A N/A 18 months* *Must successfully complete licensure program, testing, and application requirements, and submit license at specific deadlines, to be defined and communicated by Shelby County Fire Department, as a condition of continued employment. *Must possess and maintain throughout employment adequate physical fitness in order to fulfill the physically demanding (and potentially hazardous) tasks that a firefighter performs. *Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license. *Must have access to an operable automobile and meet County standards for automobile insurance upon the date of employment. *Able to work a twenty-four (24) hour/ fifty-six (56) hour work week.
Physical Requirements 1. Must possess and maintain throughout employment adequate physical fitness to fulfill the physically demanding (and potentially hazardous) tasks that a firefighter performs. 2. Able to perform demanding physical tasks required in firefighting and emergency medical work, such as lifting and carrying a victim, hose, or other equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. while wearing turnouts, air tank, air mask, gloves, etc.; extinguishing fires; making routine inspections of buildings, hydrants, and immediate surroundings for the existence of fire hazards; and walking, running, crawling, standing, lifting, climbing, or stooping for long periods of time while wearing/carrying heavy equipment. 3. Able to perform firefighting duties in emergency vehicles, such as trucks, engines, or other apparatus at the scene of fire, medical, and/or other emergency, and non-emergency calls. Disclaimer This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Position Summary
Works under the direct supervision of a Lieutenant to perform public safety work involving the protection of life and property. Pay Grade: 48
Minimum Qualifications 1. Must be at least 21 years of age upon date of employment. 2. High school diploma or possess a GED. 3. Must be a U. S. citizen. 4. Must be of good moral character and integrity. 5. Paramedic or EMS Certification; OR Two (2) or more years of college; OR U.S. Military Service with Honorable Discharge; OR State of Tennessee Firefighter I or Firefighter II. 6. Certification (Nonresidents must qualify for reciprocity) is preferred. 7. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
Duties and Responsibilities 1. Responds to fire, medical, and other emergency and non-emergency calls. 2. Performs ladder operations and hose evolutions. 3. Locates and rescues individuals from burning buildings. 4. Ensures that all necessary equipment is available. 5. Checks operation of equipment and apparatus. 6. Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance. 7. Administers medical service to persons needing assistance. 8. Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances. 9. Selects a hose nozzle according to the type of fire and directs the water stream or chemicals onto the fire. 10. Maintains apparatus, living quarters, and emergency equipment. 11. Protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof covers, smoke fans, and deodorants. 12. Performs other related duties as required or directed.
KSAs 1. Ability to follow directions. 2. Ability to work with the public under stressful and/or dangerous conditions and make quick, accurate decisions concerning human life. 3. Ability to conform to and work in a para-military environment. 4. Ability to work in stressful situations under adverse weather conditions, such as extreme heat, thick smoke, and toxic fumes. 5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 6. Ability to operate various fire apparatus, including an axe, pry bar, high-pressure hose, ladders, safety equipment, breathing apparatus, two-way radio, chemicals, related firefighting equipment, and emergency medical equipment. 7. Ability to perform demanding physical tasks required in firefighting and emergency medical work, such as lifting and carrying a victim, hose, or other equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. while wearing turnouts, air tank, air mask, gloves, etc.; extinguishing fires; making routine inspections of buildings, hydrants, and immediate surroundings for existence of fire hazards; and walking, running, crawling, standing, lifting, climbing, or stooping for long periods of time while wearing/carrying heavy equipment. 8. Ability to work a twenty-four (24) hour/ fifty-six (56) hour work week. 9. Ability to perform firefighting duties in emergency vehicles, such as trucks, engines, or other apparatus at the scene of fire, medical, and/or other emergency and non-emergency calls. 10. Knowledge of the proper use of medical equipment. 11. Knowledge of local streets and hospital locations. 12. Knowledge of emergency communication codes and procedures. 13. Knowledge of hydraulic principles involved in properly extinguishing a fire.
Special Requirements 1. Must pass all pre-hire screening, including physical examination and eye exam. 2. Must pass psychological test, drug screen, and criminal background check. 3. Must pass the Shelby County Fire Department Physical Agility Test. 4. Must pass the Fire Fighter Entry Level test. A study guide is available at www.publicsafetycompass.com. 5. Must successfully complete the Shelby County Fire Department Training Academy within the prescribed time. 6. Must become certified by the State of Tennessee as a Fire Fighter I and II, and with Shelby County Fire Department as Fire Fighter III, within three (3) years of being hired. 7. Must maintain certification throughout employment. 8. As dictated by staffing needs, some Fire Fighter Recruits will be required to complete coursework/testing and become Paramedics licensed by the State of Tennessee within the time frame (below) based on their medical certification level at time of employment and maintain licensure, as a condition of continued employment. Successful applicants will be notified if this requirement applies to them at the time of the employment offer. 9. Emergency Medical Licensure Requirements – Deadline to obtain License from date of course enrollment. License Level on Date of Hire EMT AEMT PARAMEDIC. No license 12 months* 24 months* 48 months* EMT Basic N/A 12 months* 36 months* AEMT N/A N/A 18 months* *Must successfully complete licensure program, testing, and application requirements, and submit license at specific deadlines, to be defined and communicated by Shelby County Fire Department, as a condition of continued employment. *Must possess and maintain throughout employment adequate physical fitness in order to fulfill the physically demanding (and potentially hazardous) tasks that a firefighter performs. *Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license. *Must have access to an operable automobile and meet County standards for automobile insurance upon the date of employment. *Able to work a twenty-four (24) hour/ fifty-six (56) hour work week.
Physical Requirements 1. Must possess and maintain throughout employment adequate physical fitness to fulfill the physically demanding (and potentially hazardous) tasks that a firefighter performs. 2. Able to perform demanding physical tasks required in firefighting and emergency medical work, such as lifting and carrying a victim, hose, or other equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. while wearing turnouts, air tank, air mask, gloves, etc.; extinguishing fires; making routine inspections of buildings, hydrants, and immediate surroundings for the existence of fire hazards; and walking, running, crawling, standing, lifting, climbing, or stooping for long periods of time while wearing/carrying heavy equipment. 3. Able to perform firefighting duties in emergency vehicles, such as trucks, engines, or other apparatus at the scene of fire, medical, and/or other emergency, and non-emergency calls. Disclaimer This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
