This position is responsible for assisting with the operation of a variety of fire fighting apparatus, performing basic firefighting and assisting with emergency medical care procedures in accordance with NFPA (National Fire protection Association) 1001 standards.

Major Duties

• Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls, extinguishes, controls fires and protects property from smoke damage;
• Responds as part of team when incident occurs; operates assigned equipment at fire scenes, involving laying and connecting hoses; holding nozzles and detecting fire streams; raising and climbing ladders; using chemical extinguishers, lines and other equipment;
• Provides emergency medical assistance at incidents, as required;
• Places equipment, lays and connects hose, operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses safety belts, lines and hooks;
• Assists in fire investigations;
• Assists with loading equipment on apparatus; cleans and maintains equipment, fire station and fire hydrants;
• Performs daily equipment check as assigned;
• Cleans equipment or tools after each use and on a regular basis;
• Participates in daily routine involving cooking meals, cleaning the dorm area and cleaning the station grounds;
• Provides operating and procedural information to the public and school groups; performs incident activity data entry in computers. Responds to hazardous materials incidents, provides necessary support activities; performs related work as required;
• Assists with servicing and maintaining motorized equipment;
• Assists with documenting pre-fire plans of designated establishments;
• Participates in and helps set up community activities;
• Actively participates in department drills, demonstrations and courses in hydraulics, pump operations and firefighting techniques;
• Demonstrates fire prevention and safety techniques for schools, clubs, etc.;
• Attends required training programs; reads necessary manuals, books, etc.; practices skills and techniques; completes required proficiency tests; learns equipment operation and use; learns geography of City;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; prefer Associate’s degree or related college coursework; must possess valid State of Georgia driver’s license; certification as State of Georgia Firefighter; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Knowledge of City Fire Codes and related ordinances;
• Knowledge of modern firefighting principals, practices and methods;
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment including personal protective equipment;
• Knowledge of hazard identification and correction including escape route planning;
• Knowledge of behavior and mechanics of various types of fire;
• Knowledge of principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression;

• Knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the city;
• Knowledge of emergency care methods, techniques and equipment;
• Knowledge of the Incident Management System;
• Skill in operating heavy emergency equipment;
• Skill in the use of tools, equipment and apparatus to fight fires, rescue or provide emergency medical care;
• Skill in effective and efficient oral and written communication;
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public;
• Ability to perform duties in a safe and effective manner under stressful situations and conditions;
• Ability to perform fire prevention building inspections and building familiarization activities;
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.