Firefighter (Volunteer)
Walker County Government•LaFayette, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is an entry level, manual and technical position in fire suppression, prevention, rescue, communications, and emergency medical services involving duties and responsibilities of an emergency and hazardous nature on a voluntary basis, which may require the highest level of sustained exertion and agility. Work involves exposure to extreme heat, cold, dirt, low visibility and confined spaces, extreme heights, swift and standing water, disease, death in many forms and other unpleasant conditions.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age at the date of the application
- Possess high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be either a U.S. citizen or resident alien
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required
- Successful candidates must pass a physical agility, oral and/or written testing, medical examination, drug screen, and extensive background check
Nice To Haves
- National Professional Qualification (NPQ) Firefighter 1
- National Professional Qualification (NPQ) Hazmat Awareness
- National Registry of Emergency or Emergency Medical technicians EMT
- National Registry of Emergency or Emergency Medical technicians EMT-Intermediate / Advanced
- National Registry of Emergency or Emergency Medical technicians Paramedic certification
- Technical Rescue Qualifications
Responsibilities
- Fire suppression
- Prevention
- Rescue
- Communications
- Emergency medical services
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
