Firefighter/EMT

City of Grovetown•Grovetown, GA

12d

About The Position

The Firefighter/EMT protects lives and property endangered by fires and other emergencies for the City of Grovetown. The role includes fire suppression, rescue operations, first-response emergency medical care, operation and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment, fire prevention and safety activities, station tours, training, and other assigned duties. Work is generally performed in the field at locations where fire or safety is a threat, often in dangerous and uncontrolled conditions. The employee usually works as part of a team but may need to work independently during emergencies, following established Grovetown Public Safety guidelines and receiving general instruction from the Fire Lieutenant. The position works under the direct supervision of the Fire Lieutenant, with overall work monitored by the Fire Captain. Applicants must be Georgia State certified. The position pays $18.77 per hour. Employees must complete a six-month probationary period and are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Applicants should submit a completed City Police/Fire application and supporting documents to Human Resources, City of Grovetown, by mail or email.

Requirements

Applicants must be Georgia State certified.
Should possess a high school diploma.
Must possess an active state driver's license.
Must obtain the required class of license for driving fire apparatus.
Must possess or obtain Georgia Basic Firefighter certification within 12 months of hire.
Must possess or obtain Firefighter II Certification, Georgia Basic EMT-B, and Apparatus/Driver/Operator - Pumper Certification within 18 months of hire.
Must complete a six-month probationary period.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Must follow all City policies, rules, and regulations.
Must be in good physical condition and able to lift items weighing more than 50 pounds, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, and work overhead.
Must tolerate long periods of work in extreme heat or cold and other adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to understand oral and written instructions and read, write, and speak English.
Must respond quickly and logically to emergency or stressful situations and deal humanely, courteously, and tactfully with the public and coworkers.
Must be able to read subdivision plans and interpret blueprints.
Must be able to work with firefighting equipment, apparatus, tools, ladders, and first-aid medical supplies.

Responsibilities

Respond to fires and perform fire suppression using firefighting equipment and techniques, including nozzle operation, directing the fire stream, and building ventilation.
Perform rescue, salvage, and overhaul operations.
Administer first-response emergency medical care.
Inspect assigned apparatus and equipment and perform routine maintenance.
Drive fire apparatus as needed, including establishing the fire stream, monitoring gauges, and calculating and adjusting pump pressure.
Assist with fire drills and mock disasters, including setup and evaluation.
Participate in ongoing training.
Prepare pre-fire plans.
Refill air bottles and assist with hydrant, plug, and line maintenance.
Participate in the physical fitness program.
Perform housekeeping and groundskeeping duties in and around the fire station.
Conduct station tours.
Prepare or produce necessary reports.
Participate in community relations projects as required.
Establish and maintain working relationships with fellow employees.
Follow established rules, guidelines, and policies, and suggest updates or changes to support compliance with state and federal agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.