2026-B Certified Firefighter - EMT (10/2026)

City of Prattville•Prattville Fire Department, AL

About The Position

The Certified Firefighter - EMT responds to emergency incidents to provide emergency medical care, transport patients, suppress fires, rescue victims, and perform other assigned duties. The role encompasses emergency medical, fire suppression, and emergency response work that supports protection of community life and property. The position is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA. Duties include fire attack and suppression, protecting nearby property, ventilating structures, salvage and overhaul, patient care, rescue and vehicle extrication, and completing incident reports. The position also inspects and maintains fire apparatus, tools, equipment, inventories, and facilities; drives and operates fire apparatus, pumps, and aerial devices; and sets up equipment at emergency scenes. The firefighter performs fire prevention activities, including pre-fire inspections, hydrant maintenance and flow tests, fire safety presentations, drills, and public education. The role requires ongoing training, public tours, station and grounds upkeep, and other related duties. Work takes place in offices, fire stations, and emergency scenes, where employees may encounter hazardous conditions, machinery, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather. Protective clothing and devices are required.

Requirements

Meet all minimum requirements established by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission and departmental qualifications.
Be at least 18 years old.
Have no felony convictions.
Have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Possess State of Alabama Professional Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications.
Obtain a State of Alabama EMT license and current National Registry EMT certification within one year of employment.
Possess a valid CPAT certificate in accordance with Alabama Fire College Recruit School.
Provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States and meet Alabama Fire College citizenship requirements.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Be able to repeatedly lift or carry at least 90 pounds.
Be able to wear breathing apparatus, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces and at heights.
Be able to perform the job's physical tasks, including lifting, using tools and equipment requiring dexterity, distinguishing shades of color, and using the sense of smell.
Be able to communicate orally and in writing, use radios and communication equipment, and interact with others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
Meet regular and punctual attendance requirements and accomplish essential job functions in a timely manner, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Submit to drug screenings for this safety-sensitive position.
Be willing to work overtime, cooperate with departmental workload, attend continuing education courses, comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations, meet department wellness and fitness requirements, and travel.
Have or develop knowledge of city and department policies, relevant laws and regulations, firefighting and emergency medical practices and equipment, equipment maintenance, hydrants and water systems, fire codes and inspections, fire investigation, hazardous materials, computers, and job-related software.
Have or develop skills in emergency medical care, firefighting and rescue equipment operation, motor vehicle operation, extrication, interpersonal relations, computer and records-management systems, radios, and communication.

Responsibilities

Perform fire attack and suppression duties and protect adjacent buildings, vehicles, and property from fire damage.
Ventilate structures and perform salvage and overhaul operations.
Provide patient care in emergency situations and participate in vehicle extrication and other rescue operations.
Respond to non-emergency public calls as directed and complete incident reports.
Inspect fire apparatus daily; maintain tools, equipment, and supply inventories; monitor wear; report repair needs; and clean apparatus and equipment.
Operate and drive fire apparatus to and from emergency and non-emergency scenes; set up equipment at fire scenes; and operate fire pumps and aerial devices.
Perform daily building and grounds maintenance.
Complete pre-fire inspections and related reports with supervisory personnel; maintain fire hydrants and conduct flow tests.
Prepare truck displays and fire safety presentations, conduct fire drills, and communicate fire prevention information to the public.
Complete ongoing training in firefighting skills, practices, and new or updated equipment.
Conduct public tours, help maintain the station and grounds, and perform other assigned duties.