Fire Fighter/AEMT Certfied

Firefighter

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:

1. 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.
2. Drives ambulances or light duty squad truck to transport personnel to and from calls in a safe manner.
3. Performs search and rescue operations, extrication, evacuation, suppression, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul duties.
4. Operates hand tools, fans, extrication tools, and light sets.
5. Maintains current EMS and fire certifications through certification classes, drills, and continuing education.
6. Inspects, tests, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment. Firefighter reports any hazards or maintenance issues to Station Officer.
7. Inputs information in regard to incidents, patient care reports, apparatus reports, and training hours.
8. Participates in public Fire and EMS education programs; includes assisting with station tours, CPR training of the public, standing by at public relations events.
9. Performs fire hydrant service by measuring water flow and pressures, cutting grass, cleaning, and painting.
10. Conducts pre-planning surveys of businesses to identify physical layout, hazards, and contact information prior to a fire incident.
11. Maintains station facilities and grounds by performing light and heavy general cleaning and maintenance.
12. Drives, operates, and pumps fire engines, quints, and tankers as certified.
13. 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 - $59,236.50 To Apply - Fayette County, GA

Firefighter

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:

1. 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.
2. Drives ambulances or light duty squad truck to transport personnel to and from calls in a safe manner.
3. Performs search and rescue operations, extrication, evacuation, suppression, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul duties.
4. Operates hand tools, fans, extrication tools, and light sets.
5. Maintains current EMS and fire certifications through certification classes, drills, and continuing education.
6. Inspects, tests, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment. Firefighter reports any hazards or maintenance issues to Station Officer.
7. Inputs information in regard to incidents, patient care reports, apparatus reports, and training hours.
8. Participates in public Fire and EMS education programs; includes assisting with station tours, CPR training of the public, standing by at public relations events.
9. Performs fire hydrant service by measuring water flow and pressures, cutting grass, cleaning, and painting.
10. Conducts pre-planning surveys of businesses to identify physical layout, hazards, and contact information prior to a fire incident.
11. Maintains station facilities and grounds by performing light and heavy general cleaning and maintenance.
12. Drives, operates, and pumps fire engines, quints, and tankers as certified.
13. 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 - $59,236.50 To Apply - Fayette County, GA

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