Firefighter/EMT

City of Newnan • Newnan, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newnan Fire Department is seeking applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic. The department's primary mission is to preserve life and property through rapid emergency response, code enforcement, education, and planning. They pride themselves on teamwork, honesty, and integrity, seeking individuals with determination, motivation, and a sense of higher purpose. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing community, providing professional development and the chance to make a difference in the City of Newnan, which has been served by the department since 1894.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in firefighting, emergency medical services and hazmat operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of citizens or employees of the City.
• Valid State driver's license.
• Possession of National Certification for the Firefighter I level issued by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NPQ) and completion of the Georgia Basic Training Course.
• Must meet and maintain departmental standards on training, emergency vehicle operations certifications, EMT/Paramedic certification and any other standards required by the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council and/or departmental procedures.
• Requires successful completion of criminal background check, motor vehicle history, physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire and emergency aid alarms; perform firefighting activities including operating firefighting equipment; lay and connect hoses, hose nozzles, and direct fog, chemical, and water streams; raise and climb ladders; use chemical extinguishers, ropes, or related equipment to perform fire combat, confinement, and extinguishment tasks.
• Perform salvage and overhaul activities such as throwing protective covers, sweeping water, moving items from burned areas and removing debris.
• Rescue individuals from danger in situations that could involve fire, chemical, or biological agents, explosive atmospheres, entrapment, or entanglement in vehicles or machinery; use a variety of power and hand tools.
• Respond to requests for medical assistance; administer first aid/CPR; assist emergency medical service providers with ill or injured patients by bandaging, splinting, back boarding, extricating, triage, and taking vital signs.
• Maintain fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities; identify equipment problems; make repairs to simple problems and refer other problems to designated staff or supervisor.
• Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; clean and wash walls and floors; care for grounds around the stations and make minor repairs; perform assigned housekeeping duties including making beds and cleaning sleeping and living areas.
• Wash and dry fire hose; perform hose test as required; wash, clean, polish, and maintain fire apparatus; participate in annual pump testing.
• Check fire hydrants for accessibility and water pressure; clean and paint around hydrants.
• Assist in developing plans for special assistance such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, hazardous/biological agents, and emergency aid activities.
• Participate in ongoing training and education in areas such as fire suppression, first aid, and hazardous materials.
• Assist the public as needed in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision for employee and family at remarkably affordable pricing, some at no cost to employee
• Basic Life Insurance for employee and family at no cost to employee, additional Voluntary Life options for employee and family
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account linked to provider for ease of use
• Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance options available
• Retirement Benefit - 10% City Contribution into a 401a account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan options with up to an additional 3% match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for continued education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation – Holiday – Sick - Comp paid time accruals

What This Job Offers

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