FIRE FIGHTER II - Reinstatement

City of Alexandria • Alexandria, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Alexandria is seeking former Alexandria Fire Department employees who meet qualifications to apply for the Firefighter II Reinstatement. This position is for individuals who have been separated from the department for more than one year but have continued employment as a Firefighter in a qualifying jurisdiction. The Firefighter II performs a variety of duties including operating fire and emergency medical services (EMS) apparatus, fire suppression, pre-emergency analysis, equipment maintenance, public education, and participating in the physical fitness program. The work is performed on a shift basis under close supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years experience at the level of AFD Firefighter I
• Must meet and maintain AFD Fire Inspector certification
• Must meet and maintain NFPA Standards for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications certification for apparatus equipped with an attack or fire pump, an aerial device, a tiller, heavy rescue squad, medic unit, and specialized emergency equipment including trailers
• Possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of their residence
• Training, hands-on, Working, Knowledge and Experience of Emergency Medical Services and fire-fighting principles, methods and techniques
• Ability to operate all Alexandria Fire Department emergency vehicles
• Knowledge of fire-fighting equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of the street system and physical layout of Alexandria
• Knowledge of housing, building, fire and related codes and of code enforcement procedures
• Knowledge of basic Departmental record keeping and reporting systems
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies
• Ability to meet such physical and certification standards as may be established by the City
• Ability to perform prolonged, manual work under adverse conditions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public
• Ability to maintain a state of readiness primarily over a 24 hour period and up to a 72 hour period
• Submission of online application through the applicant tracking system
• Upload of all relevant certificates
• Fingerprint and ongoing Background Check
• Medical Examination
• Fire Chief Selection Steps are subject to change

Nice To Haves

• Some college education and/or continuing education in fire related fields
• Other technical/vocational and college courses that relate directly or indirectly to the fire service
• Years of experience in the fire service or related fields may be substituted for years of college
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the street system and physical layout of Alexandria
• Knowledge of building, housing, fire, related codes, and code enforcement procedures
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to learn a variety of firefighting duties and methods, including the operation of firefighting apparatus, within a reasonable working period
• Aptitude for mechanical work
• Conscientiousness and dependability
• Physical strength, agility and freedom from serious physical defects as indicated by a physical examination
• Ability to perform prolonged manual work
• Ability to perform the tasks of the class under adverse conditions

Responsibilities

• Responds to and participates in firefighting, medical emergencies, auto extrications, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescue incidents.
• Safely drives and operates fire engines, ladder trucks, heavy rescue squads, medic units, and other specialized apparatus.
• Supplies water from hydrants and static water sources and maintains proper pressure to supply lines, attack lines, master streams, foam devices, and fire protection systems, and operates aerial ladder devices.
• Trains and drills on SCBA use; forcible entry, ventilation, deployment of ground ladders, utility control, elevator rescue, search and rescue, railroad and metro emergencies, natural disasters, terrorism, and WMD responses, communicating with portable radios, and handling detection and suppression systems.
• Maintains a ready physical condition per department guidelines to be able to respond to the incidents listed above, including strength, aerobic, and flexibility conditioning.
• Performs and evaluates necessary maintenance and cleaning of department vehicles, equipment, and tools to assure a constant state of readiness.
• Maintains and inventories necessary supplies.
• Learns and maintains skills related to computers and computer technologies; maintains required certifications at City, State, and Federal levels.
• Attends city-required courses/classes.
• Maintains area familiarization of target hazards to include high-risk locations such as nursing homes, assisted living, special needs facilities, schools, hospitals, federal buildings, industrial facilities (ex. ethanol plant), water plants, and historical buildings.
• Maintains area building familiarization to include building construction, water supply, utilities (gas, electric, water), access, security, suppression, and detection systems.
• Maintains public relations through station tours, neighborhood and City events, school visitations, smoke alarm installations, and public education activities.
• Provides public fire education training to students in Alexandria schools, both public and private, and the residents of Alexandria.
• Dedicated to teamwork with a strong desire for community service.
• Passionate about learning and growing in both Fire and EMS.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Reinstatement compensation will be determined case by case based on prior grade and step, current certifications, cohort alignment, and the applicant’s ability to document and demonstrate the requested level of reinstatement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED