Firefighter/EMT Recruit & Experienced Firefighter/EMT

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County•Athens, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

NOW HIRING: FIREFIGHTER/EMT RECRUITS AND EXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTER/EMTS. This position involves learning and mastering the skills required to protect lives and property endangered by fire and other emergency situations, promoting fire prevention and safety activities, and educating the public. Duties include performing fire suppression, rescue, salvage, and overhaul operations, driving and operating apparatus, administering first response emergency medical care, inspecting and maintaining equipment, conducting station tours, and performing additional tasks as assigned. The role is designated as an emergency position requiring attendance under all types of emergency conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must have no felony convictions within the past 10 years.
For Recruits: Must obtain NPQ Firefighter I, NPQ Firefighter II, NPQ Hazardous Materials- Awareness and Operations, and Georgia EMT-Basic within twelve months of date of hire.
For Experienced Firefighters: Comparable career (full time) fire and rescue experience along with equivalent firefighter recruit training (NPQ Firefighter II, NPQ Hazardous Materials - Awareness and Operations, and EMT certification).
Must meet and maintain the requirements set forth by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council for Firefighters within twelve months of date of hire.
Must be able to meet the current requirements set forth by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
Must maintain all required certifications throughout employment.
Proof of vaccinations for MMR, TB test, Hep B, Tdap (within last 5 years) are recommended.

Nice To Haves

A resume is recommended with the submission of application.
Proof of vaccinations for MMR, TB test, Hep B, Tdap (within last 5 years) are recommended.

Responsibilities

Performs fire suppression and life rescue utilizing a variety of equipment to contain and extinguish fire or mitigate other emergencies such as hazardous materials' incidents and technical rescues.
Assesses emergency situations and determines appropriate actions to minimize or prevent negative impacts to life and property.
Provides emergency medical care including patient assessments and basic life support following departmental guidelines.
Communicates critical medical information from patient assessments and treatment to other medical professionals.
Performs salvage and overhaul operations to minimize property damage.
Operates, inspects, and performs routine maintenance on a variety of fire apparatus and equipment.
Delivers fire and life safety prevention programs to educate the public.
Prepares reports related to incidents, equipment, and patients.
Performs duties to maintain the fire station and equipment.
Participates in training programs for maintaining basic knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Prepares pre-fire incident plans according to departmental guidelines.
Participates in mandatory physical fitness program.
Performs other related duties as required.