Copy Of Lateral Transfer Firefighter

This position is for Firefighter/EMT lateral transfers or Firefighter/Paramedic.

I understand I must participate in and pass all pre-employment phases, including, but not limited to:

• Must have 3 years of continuous full-time employment as a PERF Firefighter/EMT or PERF Firefighter/Paramedic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid affiliation with the Brownsburg Fire Territory sponsoring hospital and maintain throughout employment.
• Complete 75' aerial ladder climb.
• Oral Interview (TBA).
• A medical examination to include a minimum fitness component with consideration to NFPA 1582 and a drug and alcohol screen.
• I understand arriving late to any scheduled event means I will be immediately eliminated from the entire process.
• I understand that a valid driver's license must be presented at each phase of the process.
• By submitting this form, I certify the information contained on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I realize my misrepresentation of the facts or my failure to update any information contained on this form may be cause for rejection of this preliminary application.
• By submitting this form, I affirm that I wish to be considered for employment as a Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic with the Brownsburg Fire Territory and that I meet the basic minimum qualifications listed above.

I agree to submit any changes of name, address or telephone number inwriting to the hiring coordinator at hiring@brownsburgfire.org - No phone calls please.

Job Summary

Perform a wide variety of fireground operations, EMS operations, special operations, public education and fire prevention while representing the Brownsburg Fire Territory, through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public

Domains of Responsibilities

Knowledge

•  Knowledge of Fire Department rules, regulations, amd Operating Guidelines. 
•  Knowledge of structure and function of the department.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws.
•  Knowledge of fire suppression theories, strategy, tactics, methods, and procedures.
•  Knowledge of fire prevention and public education.
•  Knowledge of fire investigation procedures.
•  Knowledge of emergency medical procedures and EMS protocols.
•  Knowledge of communication systems and procedures.
•  Knowledge of department software applications.
• Knowledge of emergency vehicle operations.
• Knowledge of safe use, care and maintenance of all department equipment.
• Knowledgeable at the appropriate level in the various aspects of Special Operations.
• Knowledgeable at the appropriate level of Haz-Mat Operations.

Abilities and Characteristics

• Ability to make rapid decisions and perform complex and dangerous tasks in changing and stressful conditions.
• Ability to follow orders, operate under guidance, and work in coordination with other members of a team to accomplish complex and dangerous tasks.
• Ability to function calmly, reliably, and according to training and protocols under conditions of extreme stress, with potential threat to life and health.
• Ability to carry out delegated responsibilities and tasks without continuous supervision. 
  
• Ability to communicate in a calm, respectful manner, and clearly enough for understandable radio communication and face-to-face communications, with or without PPE. 
  
• Ability to distinguish coordinates, utilize maps, and accurately distinguish address and street signs.
• Ability to comprehend written information, and to keep complete and accurate logs or records.