Fire Private II Lateral (FC 132)
About The Position
This position works under the direction of an assigned Lieutenant. Responsibilities include responding to alarms, searching for victims in smoky areas, determining safest evacuation routes, using specialized equipment to pry open vehicles or structures, carrying victims down ladders or stairs, connecting hoses and advancing them to fight fires, identifying flammable or hazardous materials, opening holes in structures, preserving evidence of arson, maintaining knowledge of firefighting procedures and certifications, cleaning and inspecting equipment, gathering patient medical information, administering emergency medical care, and transporting patients to the hospital. The role also involves 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
