Firefighter

Forsyth County•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

The Firefighter performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical operations and assists with fire prevention inspections, fire investigations, and the work of Forsyth County fire and rescue organizations. The role responds to fire alarms, medical calls, rescues, and technical rescues; drives and operates firefighting and rescue equipment; and follows directions from supervisors and incident command staff. The position requires judgment and initiative during emergency operations and includes a rotating schedule covering nights, weekends, and holidays. The firefighter may also be called back for duty as deemed necessary by department administration. The role assists with annual fire prevention inspections and fire-origin-and-cause investigations, prepares reports and documentation, maintains readiness of apparatus and equipment, and participates in training and continuing education. This position has been identified as involving interaction with children. Applicants offered the position must be subject to a fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record check under the cited North Carolina statutes.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Firefighter II Certification.
EMT-Basic certification or higher.
Hazardous Materials Responder/Operations qualification.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a pre-employment and annual medical examination adhering to NFPA 1582 standards.
Ability to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and work with its resulting increased respiratory effort, decreased vision, and limited range of motion.
Ability to maintain physical and mental fitness for extended emergency incidents.
Ability to perform physically demanding work in adverse conditions, atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and health, and at various heights while carrying gear and equipment exceeding 50 pounds.
Ability to lift over 100 pounds occasionally, 50–100 pounds frequently, or 20–50 pounds constantly.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
Ability to maintain records and prepare accurate reports and documentation.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, manuals, and code material.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to maintain a driver’s license in good standing without a lapse or loss of driving privileges.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Vehicle Driver qualification.
Technical Rescuer-General or General with Ropes qualification.
NIMS ICS-700 and ICS-800 certifications.
Class B Driver’s License or equivalent.
IFSAC, ProBoard, National Registry, reciprocity-eligible, or equivalent certifications may be considered in lieu of North Carolina certification.

Responsibilities

Receive and respond to fire alarms; drive firefighting equipment and operate it at emergency scenes.
Assist with rescue, fire attack, extinguishment, salvage, and overhaul activities.
Respond to hazardous materials calls, identify chemicals involved, and determine precautions to minimize losses.
Respond to emergency medical calls and operate at the North Carolina EMT Basic level within applicable protocols.
Respond to rescue and technical rescue incidents and use resources to carry out strategies and tactics set by the incident commander or supervisor.
Perform fire suppression activities and coordinate with Forsyth County emergency agencies.
Ensure the operational readiness of tools, equipment, and apparatus.
Maintain facilities, grounds, apparatus, tools, and equipment.
Assist with fire prevention inspections of county occupancies.
Assist with fire-origin-and-cause investigations.
Prepare required reports and documentation.
Participate in training classes, drills, and continuing education.
Maintain required training, certifications, licenses, and the physical and mental fitness needed for the job.
Understand and follow departmental and county policies and carry out other assigned tasks.
Maintain a required driver’s license in good standing and comply with applicable North Carolina law and DOT standards when applicable.