Firefighter/Driver

Department: Fire Department FLSA: Non-exempt

General Description

Performs duties, both in emergency and non-emergency situations, related to fire protection, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and emergency management delivery. Serves as the principal hands-on labor in providing fire department emergency and non-emergency services to the community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skills in firefighting, rescue techniques, hazardous materials awareness, and emergency management functions. Skills in performing search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and support functions at firefighting incidents. Skills in performing support functions for all emergency service delivery areas.
• Knowledge of fire behavior, building construction, hazardous materials identification, city policies, department policies and departmental standard operating procedures, rescue principles, the city’s emergency operations plan, and the Uniform Fire Code.
• Ability to act as an effective team member at all emergency incidents involving fire protection and emergency management functions. Ability to communicate and effectively deal with the general public and school age children. Ability to perform effectively under stressful and adverse conditions.

Requirements:

• North Carolina Firefighter Certification or equivalent as granted by the State of North Carolina
• North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
• Valid North Carolina Class “B” Driver’s License or South Carolina equivalent

Please review the attached job description for full minimum qualifications and details.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Annual Salary: $60,358.27 (Dependent on education/experience)

How to Apply

You may apply in the following ways: For consideration, download the application at bottom of this page, email the completed application with resume to resumes@pinevillenc.gov or fax your application packet to: 704-889-2364, or mail required documents to PO Box 249, Pineville, NC 28134, Attention Human Resources.

Town of Pineville is an Equal Opportunity Employer