This position is responsible for protecting lives and property endangered by fires and other
emergency situations. This position also must be able to assist in providing a high level of basic
emergency care to sick and/or injured patients of all ages.
Major Duties:
• Responds to fires; suppresses fires utilizing fire-fighting equipment and rescue techniques
such as nozzle direction, building ventilation, and overhaul.
- Rescues fire and accident victims utilize the appropriate extrication methods and
equipment.
- Administers first aid and Basic Life Support.
- Inspects assigned apparatus and equipment; cleans, repairs, and performs routine
maintenance on same.
- Drives emergency vehicles; establishes fire streams and monitors gauges.
- May serve as incident commander until relieved by a senior officer.
- May serve as Battalion Chief or Shift Captain in his/her absence.
- Performs housekeeping, building maintenance, and grounds keeping duties.
- Participates in and assists with training sessions.
- Flushes and maintains fire hydrants; tests hose and fire pumps.
- Prepares incidents reports, gas and vehicle maintenance logs, and other reports.
- Provides fire prevention information to the public; may assist with the teaching of fire safety
classes.
- Performs fire preplanning.
- Performs all pre-hospital patient care in compliance with the Habersham County
Emergency Services patient care protocols, as approved by the Emergency Services Medical
Director.
- Performs daily inspections of ambulances and on-board supplies and equipment and
restocks after each call.
- Completes the State required Patient Care Report on each call dispatched.
- Drives and controls an ambulance.
- Completes monthly educational requirements and training, including Health Stream.
- Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the department.
Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.