Firefighter EMT

Rural Metro Fire • Knoxville, TN

5h

About The Position

Under general supervision, Firefighters perform fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials incident response, emergency rescue, and related responsibilities. The role includes serving the public, cooperating with coworkers and supervisors, interacting with healthcare workers and representatives of other government agencies, and completing duties assigned for the local operation.

Firefighters conduct safety inspections and public education activities; respond to fire alarms; help suppress fires in a range of settings; operate fire apparatus and equipment; and perform search and rescue, ventilation, and salvage operations. They use portable radios professionally and participate in required training, including fire drills, skills maintenance, OSHA drills, and EMS training.

Work is primarily in an indoor office environment, although firefighting, medical service, and rescue duties may take place indoors or outdoors in potentially adverse conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wet, humid, and loud environments. The job involves frequent walking, climbing, crawling, lifting, and other physical activity, including handling heavy loads and potentially completing an arduous wildland firefighting pack test.

Requirements

• State-issued, IFSAC, or ProBoard Firefighter I certification and Hazardous Materials-Operations certification.
• State-issued or National Registered EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic certification.
• Current ACLS certification if applying as an EMT-Paramedic.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record under Rural/Metro policy; a DUI within the last five years is disqualifying.
• Must meet local standards for qualifications, training, and eligibility for hiring placement or promotion.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent heavy lifting of 50–200 pounds.
• Wildland firefighting duty may require passing an annual arduous-level pack test: a three-mile hike carrying a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety, home safety, fire extinguisher, and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours and school visits, and participate in public education standbys.
• Respond to emergency fire alarms and assist with suppression of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft, and wildland fires using appropriate extinguishing agents.
• Operate fire equipment and gear, drive and operate fire apparatus, and conduct search and rescue, ventilation, and salvage operations.
• Use portable radios and conduct communications in a professional, respectful manner.
• Participate in required training, including live fire and performance evaluation drills, skills maintenance, annual OSHA drills, EMS major skills training, and other mandatory training.
• Perform other duties as directed or assigned for the local operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED