Firefighter 1 - 03122024-55889

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY, AIR NATIONAL GUARD DIVISION, SHELBY COUNTY

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and current certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications in all of the following: Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials-Operations.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license;
• Be eligible to receive a favorable security clearance, as required by appropriate regulations;
• Pass an NFPA 1582 Occupational Health physical examination by a licensed physician so that physical condition is sufficient to perform all assigned duties;
• Pass a physical fitness and agility examination to demonstrate that physical condition is sufficient to perform all assigned duties;
• Be willing and eligible to complete the required Air National Guard Fire Protection Program Certifications consistent with the duties of this job classification;
• Obtain certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications in all of the following within one (l) year of employment: Airport Firefighter, Driver-Operator Pumper, Driver-Operator ARFF, Driver-Operator Mobile Water Supply and Public Telecommunicator I/II.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Summary

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for firefighting duties of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the entry-working class in the Firefighter sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for fighting fires at an Air National Guard base and will be required to work a 56-hour work week (24-hour shifts) or other incremental shift work to meet mission requirements as determined by supervisory personnel. This class differs from Firefighter 2 in that an incumbent of the latter functions in a lead capacity. The employee must be able to handle high stress situations. The employee may be subjected to extreme temperatures while wearing fire protective ensemble that is encapsulating and insulating and may be exposed to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological and or heated gasses. The employee may be required to climb ladders, operate from heights, walk or crawl in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operate in proximity to electrical power lines or other hazards, and may be exposed to situations to include hot, dark, and tightly enclosed spaces.
Incumbents of this class must be able to lift, carry, drag or pull up to 185 pounds and must be able to climb 6 or more flights of stairs while wearing PPE, carrying equipment and tools weighing an additional 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:

• Performs routine building inspection and cleaning of the fire station.
• Conducts fire prevention duties as assigned on base facilities in accordance with established policies and NFPA Standards.
• Conducts inspections on tools, equipment and apparatus in accordance with established policy and NFPA standards.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:

• Maintains required 90% critical, 80% non critical training by attending all required training as outlined in the Fire Department annual training plan.

Performing General Physical Activities:

• Performs firefighting tasks on aircraft, facilities, and equipment in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Performs rescue operations to include vehicle extrication, confined space and high/low angle in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Operates at hazardous material incidents, at a minimum of Haz-Mat Operations level, in accordance with established policy and procedures.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:

• Operates assigned Airport Rescue Firefighting and structural apparatus in a non-emergency or emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment:

• Performs routine maintenance on tools, equipment and apparatus in accordance with established policy and NFPA standards.

Documenting/Recording Information:

• Performs Fire Communication Center duties which include the operation of telephones, radios, computers, and building fire alarm receiving systems.

Assisting and Caring for Others:

• Provides medical assistance or aid at a minimum of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) level in accordance with established protocol.?

Training and Teaching Others:

• Teaches classes as outlined in the Fire Department annual training plan not to exceed their level of training.

Competencies

Competencies:

• Functional/Technical Competency
• Action Oriented
• Composure
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Listening
• Patience
• Peer Relationships
• Self-Development
• Self-Knowledge

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of aircraft and structural firefighting fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of computer operation
• Routine maintenance on equipment and tools

Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Physical Coordination
• Reading Comprehension

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate while wearing PPE and SCBA
• Ability to receive verbal communication
• Comprehensive Problem Solving Skills
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Physical Stamina

Tools & Equipment

• Computer
• Telephone
• Copier
• Scanner
• Radios
• Printer
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Miscellaneous Firefighting Tools (gas, pneumatic and hand tools)

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license.
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.