Firefighter EMT and Certified Firefighter EMT

City of Florence, Alabama•Fire Department Station #1 402 South Wood Ave Florence, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of firefighter is an entry-level position. This position serves to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires in answering emergency calls and in the operation and routine maintenance of departmental equipment, apparatus, and quarters. Respond to all required emergency calls performing Emergency medical service to protect life and property. Performs Fire Prevention activities and company pre-plans. Firefighter/EMT position is directly below that of a Firefighter/Driver Grade PS9.

Requirements

Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
Must maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must receive and successfully maintain the following certifications within Six (6) months of class completion: Firefighter I/II, EMT Basic, NIMS Certification 700, Rapid Intervention Team Training (RIT), Hazardous Materials First Responder (or A&O) Certifications.
Must receive the National Registry within six (6) months of completing EMT School.
Must complete 120 hours of on-the-job training within one month of completing Recruit School.
Must meet the minimum requirements of the Physical Ability Tests, aptitude test, ASSET test, and any other tests prior to employment.
Must live within 50 miles of any City of Florence Fire Station.
Ability to learn a variety of firefighting duties and methods, including the operation of firefighting apparatus with a reasonable working test period.
Some knowledge of the street system, physical layout, and principal buildings of Florence, Alabama.
Ability to climb ladders and work from ladders at heights in excess of 100 feet.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including computer literacy.
Ability to concentrate and remain calm in stressful situations facing the risk of serious personal injury or death.
Ability to evaluate dangerous life-threatening conditions or hazards and use sound judgment in the safe migration thereof.
Ability to understand instructions and to relay information quickly and accurately.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city departments, and the public.

Nice To Haves

CPAT Certification good through March 31, 2025

Responsibilities

Responds to fire emergency alarms, lays and connects hose, holds nozzle, and directs water streams.
Forces entry of premises for firefighting, rescue, and salvage operations, using chemical fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment.
Removes persons from danger; administers first aid to injured persons.
Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings.
Carries charged hose line into the structure for fire extinguishment.
Physically able to wear a complete set of protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Participates in fire drills and attends training classes in firefighting, first-aid, and related subjects.
Participates in company inspections, public education activities, and emergency response operations.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of the operations of the apparatus and equipment to which the member is assigned.
Maintains and cares for all equipment assigned to the member, the station, and the apparatus.
Will be subject to call back in emergency situations during unscheduled work times.
Performs other duties as assigned.