Firefighter Recruit

Forsyth County•Cumming, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for candidates with no prior Fire/EMS experience. Forsyth County Fire is seeking individuals ready to save lives and be met with new challenges every day. This role offers an exciting career where you only work 10 days every month. You will work as part of a highly motivated team that upholds the mission and values of the Forsyth County Fire Department to provide safe and efficient emergency response to the citizens and visitors of Forsyth County. Responsibilities include responding to incidents such as fires, medical emergencies, and vehicle accidents. There are additional opportunities to serve in Special Operations, including Hazardous Materials Response and Mitigation, Technical Rescue, Dive Rescue, and Swift Water Rescue. Maintaining a high level of physical and mental preparedness through education, training, and physical fitness is crucial. You will also ensure equipment and apparatus are in proper working order to remain operationally ready. The Forsyth County Fire Department values Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Service, and prepares employees for success with competitive salaries, top-of-the-line equipment, excellent benefits, advancement, educational opportunities, and specialty teams.

Requirements

Must be at a minimum of 18 years old.
Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor.
Must possess a valid driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (If applicant does not possess a valid Georgia License, he/she must be able to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment).
Must be able to provide a certified copy of a birth certificate or present a valid U.S. Passport for inspection and copying.
Must possess and maintain GA State EMT-I and/or National Registry EMT A license.
Must maintain a valid GA Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications.
May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications such as Hazardous Materials or other certifications as specified to assigned unit.
Must possess and maintain GA and/or National Registry Paramedic license.
Must maintain a valid GA Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications.
May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications such as Hazardous Materials, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or other certifications as required by unit assignment.

Nice To Haves

Veteran of the United States Armed Forces that received an Honorable Discharge (DD214) or current member of the National Guard, Air National Guard, or Armed Forces Reserve.
College graduates from a regionally or nationally accredited university with a degree in a job-related field which may include but is not limited to Fire Science , Emergency Services Management, Management, Public Administration, Fire Services Technology, Fire Service Administration, Fire Protection Technology.
Associate degree OR National Registry or Georgia license paramedic
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Hired applicants possessing a current State of GA EMT-Intermediate or higher license must attend class with their peers but will not be required to re-certify the applicable EMT-I or higher license.
Those currently certified as an EMT-I or higher may be tasked with other duties as assigned by the Training Division during the EMT-B/EMT-A portions of the recruit program.
Out-of-state applicants must possess a minimum of National Registry of EMT-Advanced certification to omit the EMT-A portion of recruit school.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a highly motivated team that upholds the mission and values of the Forsyth County Fire Department to provide safe and efficient emergency response to the citizens and visitors of Forsyth County.
Respond with your fire company to incidents including fires, medical emergencies, and vehicle accidents.
Have the additional opportunity to answer the call in the areas of Special Operations: Hazardous Materials Response and Mitigation, Technical Rescue, Dive Rescue, and Swift Water Rescue.
Maintain a high level of physical and mental preparedness through education, training, and physical fitness.
Always be operationally ready by ensuring that equipment/apparatus is in proper working order.
Trains to achieve a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; maintains an awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; participates in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; attends shift meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning quarters, or grounds maintenance; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.
Checks and maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles and in fire station; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing personal equipment, hoses/pumps, and other tools and apparatus; and ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational.
Enforces all county fire codes, ordinances and fire laws and regulations of the state in order to protect life and property; complies with all rules, orders, and instructions issued by superior officer.
Prepares, decontaminates, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains fire equipment, apparatus, hoses, tools, materials, turnout gear, first aid equipment, and vehicles for safe operation; tests equipment on a regular basis; practices proper disposal of bio-hazard waste; fills air cylinders; performs post-fire clean-up.
Completes and prepares a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; maintains administrative records and files.
Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within county jurisdiction.
Obtains and maintains Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council certification/re-certification requirements.
Maintains personal fitness and appearance to comply with uniform requirements and department guidelines and regulations.
Performs miscellaneous duties including raising and lowering the flag, conducting fire station tours, securing station facilities, ordering/restocking supplies, preparing meals, general housekeeping and station cleaning, painting, polishing station metal, and basic grounds maintenance.
Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
Substitutes for co-workers in temporary absence of same; provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Required to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as deemed necessary.
Performs other related duties as required.