Fire Engineer/EMT

Town of Elon•Elon, NC

16h

About The Position

Performs firefighting, emergency medical, and fire equipment operation work in response to emergencies. The employee safely drives and operates fire apparatus, applies firefighting and emergency medical tactics, and determines hose sizes and water or retardant pressure rates. Duties also include using ladders and hand and cutting tools, providing emergency medical services, participating in training, and cleaning fire equipment and the station. The position may serve in place of a supervisory officer when needed and requires independent judgment during fire and medical emergencies. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Captain or higher-ranked officer and reviewed through observation, reports, and discussion.

Requirements

Completion of high school or GED equivalency.
Meet the requirements of Firefighter/EMT.
North Carolina non-commercial driver's license (CDL-B).
North Carolina Level II Firefighter certification.
EMT-B certification.
North Carolina Hazardous Materials Operation Level certification.
North Carolina EVD certification.
Knowledge of town geography, streets, and hydrant locations.
Knowledge of current firefighting practices, equipment operation and maintenance, pumps, hose pressures, and firefighting hazards and safety precautions.
Ability to navigate efficiently to fire scenes, including using street knowledge and GPS equipment.
Ability to operate and maintain motorized fire equipment and determine hose sizes, pump pressures, and water-flow rates for firefighting situations.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and present fire-prevention and safety training to people of all ages.
Ability to represent the Town Fire Department positively.
Skill in operating apparatus and using firefighting tools and equipment.
Physical stamina to perform intensive firefighting and salvage work; visual acuity to operate equipment, distinguish colors, and see peripherally in both eyes.
Ability to perform heavy work requiring exertion of over 100 pounds occasionally, over 50 pounds frequently, and over 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

North Carolina Driver/Operator Pumps certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Drive fire apparatus to and from fires and emergency scenes; connect pumps to water sources and hoses; calculate friction loss and maintain appropriate nozzle pressures; monitor radio transmissions and relay messages.
Provide defined emergency medical services on emergency calls and provide EMT services as directed by Paramedic personnel when required.
Serve as fire officer until the officer-in-charge arrives; assess fire scenes, determine suppression methods and engine placement, and make the initial attack.
Participate in post-fire cleaning and salvage, including protecting furnishings, removing water, and retrieving, cleaning, and replacing equipment.
Conduct fire-prevention education and demonstrations, attend lectures and drills, study manuals, and learn current suppression techniques.
Participate in training to maintain proficiency in firefighting techniques, equipment, and apparatus operation.
Conduct residential and business fire-prevention inspections; prepare scale drawings and pre-plans; maintain knowledge of sprinklered buildings and hydrant locations.
Maintain and service equipment, including breathing apparatus, trucks, batteries, fuel and oil levels, hoses, and hose connections.
Clean and maintain the fire station, including sweeping, mopping, painting, and washing windows.
Check and flush town fire hydrants for flow and pressure and conduct fire-station tours.
Perform related work as assigned.