Firefighter/Paramedic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls such as medical emergencies, traumatic emergencies and motor vehicle accidents
• Extinguishes, controls fires and protects property
• Places equipment, lays and connects hose, operations high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses safety belts, lines and hooks
• Participates in training drills; attends school and departmental classes on firefighting, hydraulics, first aid, fire equipment and apparatus construction and operation
• Services and operates all department equipment and apparatus; performs necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders and auxiliary equipment and apparatus
• Provides operating and procedural information to the public and school groups; performs incident activity data entry in computers; responds to hazardous materials incidents, provides necessary support activities
• Attends required training programs; reads necessary manuals, books, etc.; practices skills and techniques; completes required proficiency tests; participates in regular classes on firefighting emergency medical techniques, rescue, equipment maintenance and related subjects
• Responds as part of team when incident occurs; operates assigned equipment at fire scenes, involving laying and connecting hoses; holding nozzles and detecting fire streams; raising and climbing ladders; using chemical extinguishers, lines and other equipment
• Provides emergency medical assistance at incidents
• Creates an opening for gaining access to patients in peculiar situations and positions
• Administers emergency medical care consistent with the recognized scope of practice of the State of Georgia for their certification level
• Performs pre-fire planning of assigned establishments
• Any other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree or two (2) years of college coursework preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must meet all eligibility requirements for appointment to this classification
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Must have no felony convictions within the past ten (10) years
• Must meet minimum physical fitness requirements as set forth by Georgia Firefighters Standard and Training Council

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Possession of or the capability of obtaining a valid Georgia driver’s license (class F) ) within one year from date of employment and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Completion of Basic Firefighter Course meeting the requirements set forth by Georgia Firefighters Standard and Training Council
• Completed and maintained Certification as a Paramedic as set forth by Georgia Department of Human Resource
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS)
• Certification as State of Georgia Firefighter
• Complete the Employee Probationary Skills Requirement Workbook and all courses contained in that document

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative functions of the department
• Knowledge of modern firefighting principals, practices and methods
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment including personal protective equipment
• Knowledge of hazard identification and correction including escape route planning
• Knowledge of behavior and mechanics of various types of fire
• Knowledge of principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression
• Knowledge of the Incident Management System
• Knowledge of emergency care methods, techniques and equipment
• Skill in operating heavy emergency equipment
• Skill in the use of tools, equipment and apparatus to fight fires, rescue or provide emergency medical care
• Skill in operating a computer
• Skill in effective and efficient oral and written communication
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public
• Ability to perform duties in a safe and effective manner under stressful situations and conditions
• Ability to perform fire prevention building inspections and building familiarization activities
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.47 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person