Firefighter

DESCRIPTION

THIS POSITION IS FOR RECRUITS AND LATERAL FIREFIGHTERS

The position of Firefighter requires an individual to deal with all types of fire, rescue, EMS and hazardous material situations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Prepares for emergencies by conducting pre-incident planning, life safety inspections, equipment testing, and ensuring the daily operational readiness of all fire and rescue equipment.
• Responds to all emergencies/non-emergency calls including fires, vehicle accidents/extrication, medical emergencies, aircraft, trains, natural disasters, hazardous materials, special operations rescues, public assistance, etc.
• Trains for a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Educates and in forms the public on fire safety, fire department operations, and general public assistance.
• Facilitates the upkeep of fire stations including general cleaning, painting, pressure washing, waxing, mowing/weeding, beautification, changing light bulbs, etc.
• Completes EMS and fire reports, purchase order requests, maintenance order requests, statistical data entry, and evaluation of property loss.
• Audits fire and medical reports for Fire Department administration.
• Participate in fire pre-planning of businesses and public buildings.
• Checks facilities for hazards to life and safety.
• Acts as Engineer/Driver in an Engineer/Driver’s absence.
• Assists with the Fire Prevention Program.
• Gathers, organizes, analyzes, examines, or evaluates data or information and may prescribe action based on this data or information.
• Provides information, guidance or assistance to people that directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.
• Provides guidance and direction to others, making frequent decisions that impact colleagues, individuals, and the public relying on the service. Operates in a dynamic environment governed by rules and procedures yet often requires adaption due to non-routine situations.
• Engages in work that involves adherence to established systems and protocols, requires consistent problem-solving and focused attention to ensure accuracy. Occasionally works under atypical pressure or challenging circumstances.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Frequently required to sit and talk, hear, and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb heights more than 100 feet; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces; and taste or smell.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 175 pounds or larger with assistance.
• In most cases, all physical demands will be encountered while wearing an additional 50 pounds of structural firefighting gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Requires a visual minimum of 20/100 each eye uncorrected and 20/30 each eye corrected and the abilities to distinguish colors.
• Leads or handles machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.
• Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals; explosives; violence.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and/or calculates ratios, rates and percentages.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a physical examination, including medical history, by a licensed physician upon offer of employment.

• Applicants without a State of Tennessee Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education Commission/IFSAC/PROBOARD Firefighter I certification will be required to attend an approved recruit academy. The applicant must attain Firefighter I certification within 90 days of completing the course. The applicant will have a maximum of 3 attempts to challenge the exam for the Firefighter I certification. If a candidate is unsuccessful in the first recruit academy attempt, only one additional attempt will be permitted at the will of the Fire Chief.
• If, at the time of hire, the applicant has a Firefighter I certification, you must attain Firefighter II (FFII)Certification within 90 days of being hired or completing the required Fire Commission approved FFII live burn. If an employee must attend an approved recruit academy, they will have 120 days from the date of their FFI certification to attain their FFII certifications. The applicant will have a maximum of 3 attempts to challenge the exam for the Firefighter II certification.
• Must successfully complete an approved Smoke Diver course within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment or completion of an approved recruit course. Failure to successfully complete the Smoke Diver course within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment or after the completion of an approved recruitment course shall result in termination. The candidate will have a maximum of three attempts to complete the Smoke Diver course during the 24-month period.
• Required to maintain all emergency services related licenses and certifications obtained prior to or during employment with the Fire Rescue Department for the entire duration of employment.

• Must be licensed by the State of Tennessee as an EMR, EMT, or AEMT within one (1) year of being hired. Licensure with the State of Tennessee through reciprocity must be attained within 90 days of hire. Must successfully pass EMR, EMT, and AEMT National Registry Examination within 3 test attempts. Attempts must be completed within 90 days of completion of class.
• Must become licensed by the State of Tennessee as an AEMT or Paramedicwithin three (3) years of being hired or completing a required and approved recruit academy.