Firefighter Trainee

An employee in this class participates and trains in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, technical rescue and incident response operations. Employees may work on 8 hour shifts during such training and participate as part of a team in the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and apparatus. Employees also participate in pre-incident planning, maintenance of records, and training programs. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incidence 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 the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

• Trains for and participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to technical rescue calls operating various equipment.
• Inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and condition; cleans and maintains station and grounds; maintains equipment and re-stocks supplies as needed.
• Performs maintenance and cleaning of fire apparatus, equipment, station building, and related facilities.
• Assists with the preparation of fire reports and other manual and digital record keeping; participates in special projects as required; participates in training, fire pre-planning, fire inspections, fire education and prevention programming, maintenance and testing of hose, pumpers and hydrants and other related activities.
• Participates in training on shift and when required on other occasions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of modern methods of attacking fire emergencies and of the use and maintenance of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills, general rescue techniques, and emergency medical service calls.
• Knowledge of the hazards of firefighting and appropriate safety precautions.
• Some knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Some knowledge of Village streets and layout.
• Some knowledge of the application of information technology to the work of the department.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, officials, and members of the public.
• Ability to prepare records of work activities.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate all required equipment and apparatus.

Safety
This position requires enforcing and following all Village of Pinehurst and OSHA safety regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement at fire scenes, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports.

Graduation from high school supplemented by courses and seminars in fire service, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.  Preference given to applicants with experience in emergency services.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license or equivalent.  Possession of or currently enrolled in program to obtain NC Firefighter certification; NC Hazardous Material Responder I Certification; and ability to obtain other required certifications within agreed upon time frame. Possession of or ability to obtain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification within 1 year from date of hire.

Upon successful completion of required certifications employee will be advanced to Firefighter EMT.  Click HERE to view Firefighter EMT description. 

Salary : $14 - $22