Firefighter Hiring Pool

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Purpose of JobThe purpose of the Firefighter position is to perform protective service work that includes fire suppression and prevention, medical first aid, and rescue operations.Job ResponsibilitiesRespond to calls for service including medical emergencies, rescues, and vehicle extrications. Respond to alarms and drive fire apparatus to required location.Force entry to premises for firefighting.Operate pumps and apparatuses at fire scene.Regulate water pressure to ensure required pressure at the nozzle.Perform rescue operations by removing persons from danger and administering first-aid to injured persons.Perform salvage operations such as sweeping water, throwing covers, removing debris, etc.Perform ventilation operations.Participate in fire drills as needed.Attend training classes in firefighting, first-aid, and other related subjects.Conduct residential and commercial fire prevention inspections.Other Job DutiesAssist with servicing and maintenance of fire vehicles and equipment.Perform general maintenance work of fire department building and grounds including cleaning, mowing, and minor repair work.Receive and dispatch messages by radio and telephone.Attend annual 40-hour in-service training.Perform related tasks as required.Primary Job ChallengesPerform extreme, strenuous and physical labor for extended periods of time under unfavorable climatic conditions.Operate and maintain all firefighting equipment and apparatuses in a safe and effective manner.React quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and determine the proper course of action according to training. Employee will be subject to call out for fire suppression when off duty. Equipment OperatedFirefighting apparatuses including engines, rescue trucks, and aerial devices.Firefighting equipment including nozzles, hoses, self-contained breathing apparatus, power tools, generators, ladders, ropes, various hand tools, extrication equipment, fire extinguishers, repelling equipment, ventilation equipment, hazardous materials equipment, forcible entry equipment, cascade system, cribbing, and radios. Building and grounds maintenance equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters, and various cleaning equipment such as brooms and mops.Office equipment including copiers, telephones, computers and fax machines. Key Competencies RequiredThorough knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression.Thorough knowledge of fire prevention strategies and techniques. Thorough knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the city.Thorough knowledge of medical and rescue techniques. Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding fire suppression, hazardous materials, and traffic laws. Ability to perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. Ability to keep basic records and prepare reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to climb ladders.Ability to learn and identify hazardous materials.Ability to physically and mentally climb to different heights and function in close quarters.Ability to wear heavy protective clothing for extended periods of time.Ability to learn to operate a variety of firefighting equipment.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the public.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentEmployee will work indoors and outdoors, regardless of the weather, and will sit, stand, climb, walk, crawl, bend, stoop, and lift light and heavy objects (more than 50 pounds).Employee will be exposed to varying heights, extreme heat and cold, smoke, hazardous chemicals, dangerous machinery, and falling objects. QualificationsEducation and Experience: Graduation from a standard high school or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the required knowledge and abilities. Required Certifications/Licenses: Must possess a valid Class D driver license issued by the State of Tennessee. Must pass a drug screen and physical examination based on the essential functions of the job given by the city’s designated physician. Firefighter I certification from the Tennessee Commission on Fire Fighting (TCFF) required within two years of employment. License to practice as an Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency Medical Technician from the Tennessee Department of Health, CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, and Emergency Vehicle Extrication Technician from the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads certification required within 3 years of employment.