Firefighter - Certified

City of Danville•Danville, KY

About The Position

This is a skilled experienced and state certified firefighter that provides fire safety and suppression services within the City of Danville. This position will work under direct supervision performing firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. Work will also involve training and participation in varied firefighting and life rescue duties and activities in the protection of life and property.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the geography of the City of Danville, or the ability to learn the geography of the City and surrounding areas.
Ability to evaluate situations and display independent judgement and decision making abilities.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Ability to operate fire department vehicles in normal driving and emergency modes.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Capable of establishing and maintaining relationships with departmental staff, City employees, elected officials, public safety agencies, and the general public.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with a high sense of urgency in emergency situations in a calm and efficient manner.
Capable of working in a highly stressful hazardous duty environment.
Ability to work 24hr shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays.
HS Diploma or GED.
1-2 years of prior firefighting experience with a fulltime fire department is required.
Must have valid and current Kentucky driver’s license.
400hr KY state fire certification.
IFSCA Firefighter I and II certifications
Certified Hazardous Material Technician
Certified Kentucky Emergency Medical Technician
Car seat technician certification
Complete annual continuing education requirements to maintain all necessary certifications
Must have valid and current CPAT card
Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for the duration of the workday.
Twisting, stooping, bending, and crawling on a regular basis.
Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights above ground level.
Lifting up to 50lbs regularly
Ability to enter and exit confined spaces.
Must have corrective 20/20 vision.
Must have adequate hearing levels in the 250hz to 8000hz range, with or without a prescribed hearing device.

Responsibilities

Responds to alarms, fires, rescues, extrications, and other emergencies.
Performs essential emergency scene functions, including hose pulls and lays, operation of nozzles in the application of fire streams, raise and climb ladders, use of extinguishers, use of forcible entry tools.
Capable of performing strenuous activity while wearing full protective clothing and equipment, including bunker coat and pants, fire boots, helmets, gloves, and full self-containing breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Capable of performing rescue activities involving standing, crawling, or climbing, and being able to pull or otherwise remove a potential victim from a fire or other rescue situation.
Administer emergency first aid procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other life saving techniques.
Perform salvage and overhaul operations including moving heavy objects, sweeping water, removing debris, and pulling ceilings and drywall as needed.
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate via radio and telephone.
Capable of working under stress and duress at any hour of the day or night without becoming excitable or loss of control.
Must be able to follow orders and direction and be able to respond in a timely manner.
Participates regularly in training sessions, both hands-on and classroom instructions, on firefighting, emergency medical rescue, incident command, equipment maintenance, etc.
Performs general maintenance and upkeep of departmental equipment, facilities, grounds, and buildings.
Performs other duties as assigned.