rescue worker

Sumter County Board of County Commissioners

JOB
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires, performing first response emergency medical techniques and patient care procedures, responding to disasters and other emergencies. Must comply with all county and department policies and procedures and ensure the maintenance of department equipment, apparatus, and stations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lieutenant.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responds to fire alarms in the county; drives and operates all emergency response vehicles and apparatus in a safe and lawful manner.Performs fire suppression activities.Assists in rescue operations; administers emergency medical care to sick and injured persons.Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes.Maintains and checks fire equipment for serviceability and assists in minor repairs and maintenance of equipment as directed. Performs routine cleaning of apparatus and facilities daily.As required, attend training sessions for firefighting, rescue techniques, emergency medical care, and other training areas.Prepares and submits routine records and reports.Assists in departmental activities in preparation for a significant emergency, such as a hurricane, other natural or manmade disasters, and assists with aftermath activities such as inspection, clean up, and disaster relief.Participates in fire prevention activities and training to improve public awareness of fire safety.Essential functions as described in the current edition of NFPA 1582.Abides by department and county policies, represents the department and county in a professional, courteous and considerate manner.Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the county’s offices or work facilities with the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, work shifts, callbacks, and holidays as required. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as requested.)
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 VACCINATIONS: Hepatitis A within sixty (60) days of employmentHepatitis B within sixty (60) days of employmentTetanus within sixty (60) days of employmentENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside in various weather conditions with noise, slippery surfaces, and uneven surfacesExtreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hourExtreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hourNoise: Sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heardVibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole bodyHazardous situations: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places (up to 100 feet), and exposure to chemicalsAtmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect respiratory conditions or the skin: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilationReasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.FLSA Non-Exempt StatusRevised 10/01/2024

Firefighter - EMT

Sheldon Fire District

Overview Join our dedicated emergency response team as a Firefighter, where your bravery and quick thinking will make a vital difference in protecting lives and property. In this dynamic role, you will respond to fire emergencies, provide critical medical assistance, and ensure safety protocols are upheld at all times. Your commitment to service and safety will help foster a secure environment for the community you serve. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop essential firefighting skills while making a meaningful impact every day.Duties<ul><li>Respond promptly to fire alarms, emergency calls, and rescue situations with professionalism and urgency</li><li>Operate firefighting equipment, including hoses, ladders, and extinguishers, to suppress fires effectively</li><li>Provide first aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and basic life support to injured or ill individuals on scene</li><li>Conduct thorough scene assessments, including vital signs monitoring and mechanical inspections of equipment</li><li>Drive emergency vehicles safely under various conditions while adhering to traffic laws and safety standards</li><li>Perform search and rescue operations in hazardous environments, ensuring the safety of victims and team members</li><li>Maintain detailed incident reports, equipment logs, and safety documentation for each emergency response</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Certified in CPR and basic life support techniques to deliver immediate medical care</li><li>Mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot firefighting tools and rescue equipment efficiently</li><li>Physical strength for heavy lifting, carrying gear, and performing strenuous rescue activities</li><li>Ability to assess vital signs accurately and recognize signs of medical distress or trauma</li><li>Excellent communication skills for coordinating with team members and interacting with the public during emergencies</li><li>Not Required - Incentive if EMT Certified</li></ul>Pay: $40,069.00 - $48,056.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Drug Test Required, Must pass an agility test, must provide Diploma or GED, 3-year driving record. Not required, but incentive if EMT Certified.</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Firefighter

City of South Jordan

<div>Now Hiring: Firefighter Paramedic
Location: South Jordan City Fire Department
 
Job Type: Full-Time (Rotating 48-Hour Shifts)
 
Application Deadline: Open until May 4, 2026
The City of South Jordan is hiring full time Firefighter Paramedics to join our Fire Department. This position provides emergency medical services, firefighting, and rescue support across a wide variety of incidents. If you're committed to public service, safety, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Respond to fire, rescue, medical, and hazardous materials emergencies</li><li>
Provide advanced and basic life support; assess, treat, and transport patients</li><li>
Perform fire suppression activities including search and rescue, ventilation, and overhaul</li><li>
Operate and maintain firefighting and emergency medical equipment</li><li>
Conduct life safety inspections, hydrant testing, and pre-incident planning</li><li>
Deliver public education programs on safety and emergency preparedness</li><li>
Participate in ongoing training, station maintenance, and equipment readiness.</li><li>
Complete reports, documentation, and administrative tasks</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
High school diploma or GED</li><li>
Valid Utah Class D Driver License</li><li>
Utah Paramedic license</li><li>
Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification</li><li>
CPR certification for healthcare providers</li><li>
Ability to obtain Utah Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Operations certifications</li><li>
Must meet department physical ability standards</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Abilities:<ul><li>
Knowledge of emergency medical procedures, fire suppression tactics, and rescue operations</li><li>
Proficient in the use of firefighting and EMS equipment</li><li>
Strong communication and teamwork skills</li><li>
Ability to make sound decisions in high-stress situations</li><li>
Comfortable working in all weather conditions and high-risk environments</li></ul>
Work Conditions:<ul><li>
Rotating 48-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays</li><li>
Exposure to fire, smoke, hazardous materials, and traumatic incidents</li><li>
Requires physical strength, stamina, and mental resilience</li><li>
Involves extended periods of physical exertion and irregular sleep</li></ul>
Why Join South Jordan Fire Department?<ul><li>
Serve in a growing and supportive community.</li><li>
Access to high-quality equipment and training.</li><li>
Opportunities for growth and professional development.</li><li>
Be part of a team focused on safety, service, and excellence.</li></ul>
Apply Today to join our team and serve the City of South Jordan</div>

Firefighter Paramedic

Brigham City

<div>GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of firefighting and paramedical duties in response to emergency calls, including fire, accident, medical emergency, and/or rescue situations to protect life and property.</div>

City of New London

JOB
 Under the supervision of the Fire Chief, the Paid On-Call Volunteer Firefighter performs advanced firefighting work in preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires, responding to hazardous materials incidents and emergency calls which include special rescue situations such as vehicle and steep angle rescue. Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property through the performance of firefighting and emergency service activities. Volunteer Firefighters are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke, fire, heat and cramped surroundings. Participation in a minimum of 60% of department calls for service in a calendar year is required to remain an active Fire Department member. The department averages about 173 calls per year most of which take less than an hour to handle. Although firefighting and emergency services work constitutes the primary and most difficult and responsible area of work, the volunteer is also required to drill twice each month for 3 hours. The drills are usually held from 6pm until 9pm the second and last Monday of each month. These drills consist of practice sessions dealing with various aspects of firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials awareness, and emergency medical work. Time spent at the station may consist of studying, custodial care and a wide variety of maintenance of departmental facilities, apparatus and equipment. Work is usually performed in accordance with explicit instructions and well defined procedures; however, performance of the work requires initiative and the exercise of independent judgment. Two excused absences from drills are allowed per year. If there are more than 2 absences, the firefighter may be asked to perform duties at the fire station to make up time that was missed.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Responds to alarms of fire or other emergencies in accordance with department procedures. Firefighter operates auxiliary equipment, lays and connects hose, holds nozzles, and directs fog, chemical, and water streams. Raises and climbs ladders, uses chemical extinguishers and operates variety of other portable and related equipment such as chainsaws and small engines.Participates in training sessions and attends classes in firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue, emergency medical treatment, and related subjects.Responds to calls for emergency services, prepared to perform life saving techniques and other on- site care of victims if required.Responds to emergency calls for drowning, various rescue situations, accidents and natural or other catastrophes.Performs a wide variety of general custodial and maintenance work in the upkeep of department apparatus, equipment, and station. Cleans and washes walls and floors. Washes, hangs, and dries hose. Washes, cleans, and polishes apparatus. This listing of “Examples of Work Performed” is intended to describe the principal functions of the Volunteer Firefighter. The listing of examples, however, shall not be construed as a complete listing of miscellaneous, incidental or substantively similar duties which may be assigned during the normal operation of the Fire DepartmentObey and comply with City Ordinances and policies.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 Experience: No experience is required. Certification: Volunteer Firefighters are expected to complete and pass the Wisconsin Certified Firefighter 1 program and Hazardous Materials Class (HAZMAT) within two years after joining the Department. The Firefighter 1 Class is 96 hours of classroom and hands on training with an additional 20 hours of classroom for the HAZMAT. Additional at home study time will be needed. Training will be conducted by Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton at variety of local fire departments or at the Fox Valley Technical College Public Safety Training Center near Appleton, Wisconsin. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Age: 18 years of age Education: High School diploma or GED Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver’s license with no limitations. Residency Requirement: Must reside within 8 minutes of the New London Fire Station, 215 N. Shawano Street, New London Wisconsin. Availability: Firefighters should be available to respond 24 hours a day seven days a week when alerted by a voice emergency message sent over a fire department pager carried by them. Those firefighters who work locally and can leave work and/or are available during the daytime to respond to emergency calls are desired.

Volunteer Firefighter

QatarEnergy

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 Primary Purpose Of The Job
 
 
 
 Perform duties as an integral part of a team responding to fires, rescues and other emergency situations to prevent escalation as quickly as possible. Participate in drills and exercises within the community developing competencies as individual and as a team to the benefit of the community and within a safe working environment.
 
 
 
 Required Experience And Skills
 
 
 
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 Successfully completed Basic Fire Fighter 1 &amp; 2 (NFPA 1001) &amp; Breathing Apparatus Wearer Course.
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 Qualified First Aider to first responder (CPR with AED) level
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 Minimum five years as a Fire-Fighter in a commercial or industrial Fire-Fighter environment, civil defence force, or military fire service or successful completion of QP FPP programme (Qatari Nationals)
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 Possess a valid driving License - preferably Heavy Vehicle.
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 Technical skills -- must be able to use broad range of modern equipment for firefighting and rescue.
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 The ability to rapidly absorb information on arrival at an incident in conditions which may be dangerous and confusing and accordingly follow instructions.
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 Understanding for the victims of fire and accident and able to cope with distressing circumstances.
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 Intermediate English Language (QP L3) both spoken and written.
 
 
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 Educational Qualifications
 
 
 
 Completed secondary school education
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FIREMAN

City of Kings Mountain

<div>
 
 FIREFIGHTER
 
 
 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
 
 
 
 Candidate must be highly motivated to perform duties related to firefighting, emergency medicine, rescue, training, physical fitness, maintaining the fire station, maintaining equipment, and other related tasks.
 
 
 
 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
 
 
 
 An employee in this class participates in the mitigation of emergencies as a member of a team in responding to fire alarms and emergency calls. Primary duties may include nozzle operation, securing a water supply, rescue operations, and administering emergency medical care. The employee shall be able to follow policy and procedure, be capable of using sound judgement to make decisions, work as a part of a team, and be self-motivated while working independently. Public contact is required in the performance of the employee&rsquo;s duties and should be performed in a professional, tactful, respectful, and firm manor. Duties are physically demanding and are performed under the usual hazards of firefighting, and emergency response situations. The employee will be under the general supervision of a Fire Officer.
 
 
 
 ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
 
 
 
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 Responds to fire calls as a firefighter; performs necessary work related to fire suppression.
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 Responds to calls for environmental and other disasters involving hazardous materials, such as gas leaks, fuel spills and chemical emergencies; takes proper steps to mitigate hazardous situations.
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 Responds to emergency calls as an emergency medical technician, performs necessary rescue work; administers necessary emergency medical care.
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 Responds to non-emergency calls, such as requests to assist other emergency medical care providers in moving patients into transportation vehicles and assisting disabled persons in their homes when other assistance is inadequate.
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 Participates in a continuous training program to improve competence in all areas related to firefighting functions and meet Federal, State and Local standards.
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 Assists in inspection and maintenance of assigned apparatus and equipment and performs station maintenance.
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 Actively participates in public fire and life safety education activities, hydrant maintenance, professional development reviews, and any other assigned duties.
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 Utilizes specialized hand and power tools in rescuing victims of fire, disaster and other emergencies.
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 Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation or defibrillation as necessary.
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 Maintains appropriate level of physical fitness for duty.
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 Participates in as a member of a company in pre-fire planning.
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 Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet, file maintenance and/or database programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information.
 
 
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 Additional Job Functions
 
 
 
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 May be required to respond on an off-duty basis in event of major fire, rescue, hazardous-materials or other emergency.
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 May assist with traffic control duties as required.
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 Participates in City-wide special events as required.
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 Performs related work as required.
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
 
 
 
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 General knowledge of learned procedures, practices, routines to deal effectively with routine work.
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 Working knowledge of firefighting procedures, techniques and apparatus.
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 Working knowledge of hazardous materials and mitigation of situations involving hazardous materials.
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 Working knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques.
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 Working knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents.
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 Working knowledge of City geography, the location of roads and streets, and fire hydrants within the City.
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 Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
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 Ability to safely drive emergency vehicles in stressful situations.
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 Ability to lift substantial weight.
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 Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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 Ability to deal tactfully, courteously and firmly with the general public.
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 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
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 Skill in the operation and maintenance of the various types of equipment used by the Fire Department.
 
 
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 Experience And Training
 
 
 
 The preferred applicant will possess the following education, certifications, license, etc.
 
 
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 North Carolina Certified Firefighter (Firefighter II)
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 North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician
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 North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I Responder
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 North Carolina TIMS
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 High school diploma or GED
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 Valid driver&rsquo;s license
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 Clean criminal background
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 Must be 18 years old
 
 
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 Other Requirements
 
 
 
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 Successfully complete an annual physical per National Fire Protection Association 1582 standards.
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 Subject to random drug testing.
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 Shift work of 24/48 on duty/off duty.
 
 
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 Subject to shift change to fit departmental needs.
 
 
 Will be required to work mandatory hire-backs.
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