Fire Fighter/AEMT Trainee

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for various firefighting, advanced emergency medical, and customer service related activities.

Major Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Responds to emergency calls involving medical emergencies, all type fires, natural disasters, and hazmat incidents; responds to non-emergency service calls to assist the public; takes appropriate actions to minimize the loss of life and property.
• Drives ambulances or light duty squad truck to transport personnel to and from calls in a safe manner.
• Performs search and rescue operations, extrication, evacuation, suppression, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul duties.
• Operates hand tools, fans, extrication tools, and light sets.
• Maintains current EMS and fire certifications through certification classes, drills, and continuing education.
• Inspects, tests, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment. Firefighter reports any hazards or maintenance issues to Station Officer.
• Inputs information in regard to incidents, patient care reports, apparatus reports, and training hours.
• Participates in public Fire and EMS education programs; includes assisting with station tours, CPR training of the public, standing by at public relations events.
• Performs fire hydrant service by measuring water flow and pressures, cutting grass, cleaning, and painting.
• Conducts pre-planning surveys of businesses to identify physical layout, hazards, and contact information prior to a fire incident.
• Maintains station facilities and grounds by performing light and heavy general cleaning and maintenance.
• Drives, operates, and pumps fire engines, quints, and tankers as certified.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of Fire and EMS and a high school education or GED.
• Ability to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position after completing entry level training.
• Possession of a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Meets with or ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association as a Firefighter 2 and complies with the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
• Possession of a State of Georgia AEMT license and possesses and maintains National Registry certification.
  
  

Starting Salary - $56,382.15

To Apply - Fayette County, GA