Fire Private II Lateral (FC 132)
About The Position
This position works under the direction of an assigned Lieutenant. The role involves responding to alarms, searching for victims in smoky areas, determining safest evacuation routes, and using specialized equipment to pry open vehicles, equipment, or structures. Responsibilities include dragging or carrying victims down ladders or stairs, connecting hoses to water sources, and advancing charged hose lines to fight fires. The role also requires identifying flammable or hazardous materials, lifting and maneuvering ladders, and extinguishing fires in areas with limited visibility and extreme heat. Additionally, the position involves opening holes in structures, preserving evidence of arson, and maintaining current knowledge of firefighting procedures and certifications. Cleaning and inspecting equipment, gathering medical information from patients and bystanders, administering emergency medical care as a pre-hospital care provider, and transporting patients to the hospital are also key duties. The role may also involve performing additional assigned functions.
Requirements
- State of Tennessee National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certified Firefighter I, II and EMT or AEMT, or eligible for reciprocity in the State of Tennessee
- Two (2) years of experience with a full-time Fire Service or five (5) years with a volunteer Fire Service.
- Candidate’s age must be at least nineteen (19) years by the starting date of the hiring class for which he/she is considered; and candidate’s age cannot exceed forty-five (45) years by the date of employment in this position.
- Must pass comprehensive medical examination and a physical ability test.
- Required to complete coursework/testing to obtain and maintain a Paramedic license by the State of Tennessee within twenty-four (24) months from their date of employment if applicant holds Advanced EMT licensure or within thirty-six (36) months of their date of employment if applicant holds EMT licensure.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Tennessee Driver’s License with Endorsement F, as a condition of employment.
- Out of State applicants must have a valid driver’s license upon entry into the Fire Training Academy and within six (6) months must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License with Endorsement F.
Responsibilities
- Listens for alarm and details of radio message received from alarm office.
- Searches for victims in smoky areas and determines safest evacuation routes for self and victim.
- Pries open vehicles, equipment, or structures using specialized equipment such as the hydraulic rescue tool.
- Drags or carries an unconscious victim down ladders or stairs.
- Connects hoses and couplings to water sources, pumps, nozzles, etc. and advances charged hose lines to fight fire.
- Identifies flammable or hazardous materials.
- Lifts and maneuvers hand-held and hand-raised ladders.
- Extinguishes fires in areas where there is no visibility and extreme heat.
- Opens holes in structures using axes, pike poles, or other equipment.
- Preserves evidence of arson for use by an arson investigator.
- Develops and maintains current knowledge of well-established firefighting procedures and maintains certifications and licenses.
- Cleans equipment and inspects or tests equipment on apparatus.
- Questions patient or other bystanders to gather medical information.
- Conducts assessments of patients and administers emergency medical care as a pre-hospital care provider.
- Transports patients to the appropriate hospital for appropriate treatment in response to patient's condition.
- Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
