Firefighter/EMT Recruit

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS•Newnan, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Receives training for eventual role as Firefighter/EMT. As training is completed, performs protective service work responding to fire, rescue, and emergency medical service calls. Performs fire suppression, basic emergency medical care, and hazardous materials handling. Maintains station and equipment, and participates in continuing training. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned officer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in emergency services, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some knowledge of emergency medical techniques and procedures; some knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures as applied to fire suppression; general knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the County and surrounding area; some knowledge of hazardous materials and accident extrication principles and technical rescue techniques; some knowledge of basic life support principles and techniques; ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression; ability to work at heights and in confined spaces; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to prepare detailed written and/or electronic reports; possession of physical endurance and agility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical personnel, law enforcement personnel, academy recruits, other fire/ems agencies, associates and the general public.
Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.
Valid driver's license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history and the ability to receive the appropriate endorsement to operate fire apparatus.
Consideration for this position requires successful completion of a basic skills test.
Consideration for this position requires successful completion of a physical agility test that may be scheduled after submission of test results meeting minimum standards and favorable review of application.

Nice To Haves

Complete the Georgia Basic Firefighter Certification I and II while in CCFR Candidate Training School.
Complete Emergency Medical Technician Advanced and Hazardous Materials Operations certifications.

Responsibilities

Attends and participates in scheduled classes and meets all minimum requirements as part of final assessments and evaluation; assists with training when required.
Attends and successfully completes all physical training and drills as required by the Training Fire Recruit Manual.
Participates and successfully completes group training and individual study of technical material required for eventual role.
Drives and/or operates various medical and fire apparatus; assists with hazardous materials incidents.
Assists in maintaining fire and rescue apparatus, ambulances and equipment and cleaning fire station and grounds; ensures that emergency vehicles are completely stocked and maintained in a safe and efficient operational condition; inspects, cleans and maintains fire hose, pumps, hydrants and related equipment.
Provides basic life support services; performs detailed subjective and objective patient assessments within established protocols, stabilization, and treatment; coordinates emergency care procedures with authorized emergency hospital staff.
Prepares and maintains records and reports related to operations, training and professional development; prepares and reviews quality assurance forms.
Performs collateral duties such as training and certifications records maintenance, quality control, emergency services management, equipment repairs and specifications development, etc., as needed or required.
Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, salvage work, hazardous materials incidents and first response in emergency situations.
Maintains physical, mental, emotional health while meeting the physical and special requirements to successfully fulfill all essential duties.
Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.