Firefighter, Recruit

DeKalb County • Decatur, GA

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About The Position

This classification prevents, suppresses, and extinguishes fires and performs related firefighting activities. Incumbents attend the fire academy. The position is safety sensitive and subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Firefighter, Recruits attend required training sessions, complete tests and skills assessments, and develop knowledge of department operations, job performance, and applicable policies and procedures. They respond to emergency calls involving fires, medical needs, hazardous materials, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, and other incidents; protect life and property; perform suppression, rescue, extrication, first aid, and related emergency operations; and maintain readiness of vehicles, equipment, supplies, and facilities.

The role also involves continuing education and physical fitness training, keeping current with applicable regulations and professional developments, and performing general maintenance on vehicles, buildings, apparatus, equipment, tools, and grounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain NPQ Firefighter II and EMT-B within 18 months in this classification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions; complete tests and skills assessments; read professional literature and training materials; and maintain professional affiliations.
• Respond to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, and other emergencies, following dispatcher instructions and contacting related agencies as needed.
• Protect life and property; suppress, control, and extinguish fires; search for and rescue victims; perform extrication and forcible entry; assist people from burning structures; and create building openings for entry, ventilation, or salvage.
• Ventilate smoke and gas, perform salvage operations, assist with cleanup, and maintain control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.
• Respond to emergency calls requiring basic first aid and medical treatment.
• Maintain readiness for emergency response by checking and restocking equipment and supplies, reloading equipment and apparatus after calls, preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies, testing equipment, and ensuring emergency medical service equipment is stocked and operational.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and procedures, and awareness of developments in equipment and firefighting practices.
• Participate in physical fitness training, training drills, continuing education activities, shift meetings, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
• Perform general maintenance to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment, tools, and grounds in operable condition; monitor equipment operation and report faulty equipment for maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED