Firefighter I
About The Position
Under general supervision: operates fire trucks, pumpers, hoses, and extinguishers during fire suppressions and/or rescue operations; tests and maintains fire detection and suppression equipment; inspects and prepares fire pre-plans for building, grounds, and facilities; maintains fire station buildings, facilities and apparatus; responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, traffic accidents, rescue and other emergency calls to protect life and property; participates in training, drill and independent study activities; conducts fire safety education classes; performs various staff support assignments; and performs related work as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent
- Must possess, at the time of appointment, a valid Georgia Class C Driver’s License
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- No felony convictions within the previous ten (10) years
Nice To Haves
- Firefighter I certification
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications
- Haz-Mat Operations certification
- Georgia State Certified Firefighter certification
- Georgia Medical First Responder certification
- Structural Fire Control certification
- Interior Search & Rescue I certification
- Obtain a Georgia Class F Non-Commercial Driver’s License within the first twelve (12) months of employment
- Obtain Firefighter I, ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, Haz-Mat Operations certifications within the first six (6) months of employment
- Obtain Georgia State Certified Firefighter, Georgia Medical First Responder, Structural Fire Control, Interior Search & Rescue I certifications within the first twelve (12) months of employment
Responsibilities
- Operates fire trucks, pumpers, hoses, and extinguishers during fire suppressions and/or rescue operations
- Tests and maintains fire detection and suppression equipment
- Inspects and prepares fire pre-plans for building, grounds, and facilities
- Maintains fire station buildings, facilities and apparatus
- Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, traffic accidents, rescue and other emergency calls to protect life and property
- Participates in training, drill and independent study activities
- Conducts fire safety education classes
- Performs various staff support assignments
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Drug-free workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
