Certified Firefighter

City of Hendersonville•Hendersonville, TN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Firefighter responds to fire and medical emergencies to protect life and property. The role suppresses and extinguishes fires, conducts search and rescue, and provides emergency medical care. The firefighter also responds to hazardous materials incidents, disasters, explosions, bomb threats, and other emergencies; maintains readiness and equipment; inspects buildings; supports public safety agencies; and provides fire safety education and training. This recruitment is for currently certified firefighters and has one opening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Specialized training in the field of work, or equivalent knowledge and competency.
Sufficient related experience to understand the basic principles of the role, usually gained through an apprenticeship or internship, or 1–2 years in a similar position.
Medical First Responder certification.
Tennessee Commission on Firefighting and Personnel Standards and Education Fire Fighter II certification and TN Commissioned/Pro Board Firefighter I and II certifications.
400 hours of firefighter training through an accredited program.
Medical certification at EMR level or higher.
Valid Tennessee driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated, or the ability to readily obtain one.
Ability to meet and maintain current requirements set by the National Fire Protection Association and the State of Tennessee.
Complete an oral interview board, physical agility test, firefighter/medical skills assessment based on certifications, and four-week orientation.
Ability to perform duties involving intermittent sitting, standing, climbing, or stooping; occasional lifting of light and heavy objects; ladder climbing; use of tools or equipment requiring substantial dexterity; and distinguishing shades of color.
Use required protective clothing and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat Operations Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials, natural disaster, explosion, bomb threat, and other emergency calls.
Maintain readiness for emergency response and check and maintain equipment and vehicles.
Suppress, control, and extinguish fires; conduct search and rescue; climb ladders; create openings in buildings; and perform salvage operations.
Locate water supplies, lay out and connect hoses, maneuver hoses, and operate pumps.
Administer first aid and other medical care.
Drive, operate, and monitor fire vehicles and apparatus, and determine routes to emergency locations.
Inspect buildings for pre-incident planning, fire hazards, and compliance with fire ordinances.
Assist other public service agencies as appropriate.
Monitor departmental supply inventory.
Perform general maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and buildings.
Educate the public about fire safety, prevention, and firefighting; conduct CPR training; and participate in parades and civic events.
Perform other related duties as assigned.