Lateral Firefighter (Full-Time)

Back to all Jobs Lateral Firefighter (Full-time) Closes On: December 10, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST Location: Public Safety Building, Hinesville, GA 31313 Job Status: Full-Time Rate of Pay: $48,618 - $48,618 Apply Now Job Summary The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time Lateral Firefighter within the Fire Services department. To be qualified to apply, you must have a minimum of two (2) years of firefighting experience with a career department AND must have served with a career department within the last ninety (90) days and in good standing. See list of required certification in job details.

The Lateral Firefighter is assigned to the Training Division for evaluation and training for two (2) weeks, followed by FTO evaluation. Upon successful completion of evaluation period, the individual is assigned to a fire station working 24/48 shifts. This position is responsible for responding to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, urban rescue and other calls to protect life and property; to participate in fire prevention and training; and to maintain the fire station and firefighting equipment.

Major Job Duties Responds to calls for emergency and non-emergency services. Performs firefighting work to include preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires, rescue fire and accident victims, provides emergency medical care (within scope of practice), and identifies hazardous materials incidents. Maintains and checks equipment and apparatus to be in a constant state of readiness to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.

Provides fire prevention information to the public for fire and life safety education. Enters information into the computer programs for call reporting, equipment inventory, information sharing, and communication. Performs housekeeping, building maintenance, and ground keeping duties.

Drives department vehicles including passenger vehicles and fire apparatus in emergency and non- emergency modes in response to calls for service, normal work requirements, and training. Subject to recall / hold over for minimum staffing and emergency events. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Minimum Qualifications Knowledge Required - - Fire suppression techniques and tactics, fire dynamics, fire behavior, fire science, and smoke patterns - Fire investigation principles and practices - Computers and job-related software programs - Local, state, and federal fire codes, local ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations - County geography, streets, buildings, traffic patterns, and water supply - First Aid, CPR, and emergency medical principles and applications - Hazardous materials - Operation and use of firefighting apparatus and equipment - Building construction and basic mechanics - National Incident Management System Skills Required - - Oral and written communication - Interpersonal relations - Decision making and problem solving - Fire investigation - Operation of fire equipment and apparatus Education Required - - High school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum Qualifications - - Valid Georgia Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record. - Minimum of two (2) years firefighting experience with a career department.

- Employed with a career fire department within the last ninety (90) days and in good standing. - Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act. Required Certifications: > Firefighter I > Firefighter II > Hazmat Awareness > Hazmat Operations > Current Basic Life Support Card (AHA) > Emergency Medical Responder or higher > Current NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 Physical Demands - Intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping - Frequently lifts light and occasionally lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

- Work environment consists of an office, in a very noisy place, or outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather. - The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. - Work requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, breathing apparatus, and gloves.

Salary & Benefits The Lateral Firefighter is assigned to the Training Division for evaluation and training for two (2) weeks, followed by FTO evaluation. During the evaluation period, the hourly rate of pay is $16.16. Upon successful completion of the evaluation period, the individual is assigned to a fire station working 24/48 shifts and with a minimum annual compensation of $48,700 (including scheduled overtime).

Additional overtime is available. Liberty County government offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package to full-time, permanent employees, which includes: 401(a) retirement plan with employer match 13 paid holidays Paid vacation and sick leave Low-cost health, dental and vision insurance Free term life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health & wellness program Application Special Instructions Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office via telephone at (912) 391-1247 or by email to [email protected].