Firefighter

Town of Branford.•Branford, CT

9h•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Branford Fire Department is seeking a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. This role is responsible for protecting life and property through firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention duties. The position also involves maintaining fire and medical equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Requirements

Lateral certified applicants must be a full-time employee in good standing in a career department.
Applicants must have successfully completed a regional recruit class, i.e., the Connecticut Fire Academy Recruit Firefighter Class or equivalent, within the past five (5) years.
Applicants must possess current National Registry Paramedic certification prior to employment.
Applicants must possess existing medical control through Yale New Haven Center for EMS or be able to obtain such within one year of the employment date.
Applicants must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification within the last 12 months or 2 years of continuous service with their current department.
Applicants must possess a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a valid driver’s license.
Candidates must obtain a Connecticut Q endorsement (or CDL) to operate fire apparatus within 18 months of the employment date.
Candidates must successfully pass the written and oral exams with a minimum score of 70%.
A background check and physical exam, with drug and alcohol screening, will be conducted immediately after conditional offers are extended.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid driver's license
Valid Emergency Medical Technician Certification or Paramedic License
Connecticut Firefighter I Certification
Working knowledge of driver safety
Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment
Ability to perform standard firefighting, emergency medical aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.
Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergencies, training, or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold, or smoke.
Ability to act effectively in emergencies and stressful situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Firefighting skills
Emergency management skills
Skill in motivating and training

Nice To Haves

Candidates must meet all requirements outlined in the current job posting at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Perform fire-fighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
Perform pre-hospital emergency medical care and transport according to established medical protocols.
Performs rescues using hydraulic equipment, ropes, and a variety of other related tools and equipment.
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, technical rescue, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around the station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs, and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains, and tests apparatus and equipment.
Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Prepares and submits fire incidents, patient care, and other reports as required.