Firefighter (Full-Time)

City of Statesville•City of Statesville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for protective service work in fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency medical, and other emergency services. NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
NC Firefighter I & II Certification.
North Carolina Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification or higher.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license, or any valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
NIMS 100 & 200.
Statesville Fire Department Driver Operator I within 6 months.
NC Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification within 12 months.
Meet and maintain the minimum training and experience qualifications for the position.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures as applied to fire suppression.
General knowledge of fire prevention and pre-planning strategies and techniques.
General knowledge of emergency medical techniques and procedures.
General knowledge of technical firefighting principles and techniques.
General knowledge of the street systems and physical layout of the city.
General knowledge of hazardous materials and accident extrication principles and techniques.
General knowledge of the purposes, uses, and operating characteristics of a variety of apparatus, equipment, tools, and devices used in rescue and medical assistance operations.
Ability to work under stress and use good judgment in emergency situations.
Ability to prepare and safely operate department vehicles, apparatus, and other emergency equipment.
Ability to evaluate patients’ conditions and properly render emergency medical care including administration of emergency medications.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, volunteers, other emergency agencies, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Responds to fire alarms, delivers all equipment, and implements fire suppression and firefighting techniques to rescue victims and protect private and public property.
Operates all types of portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical equipment, and other firefighting and medical equipment as required.
Tests and maintains fire apparatus and equipment, cleans fire stations and grounds, performs routine maintenance.
Inspects, cleans, and maintains fire hoses, pumps, hydrants, and related equipment.
Performs all necessary training activities in accordance with readiness and preparation for firefighting activities, including training in fire suppression, emergency medical training, hazardous materials, vehicle extrication, technical rescues, equipment use and maintenance, and other related functions; participates in fire drills.
Responds to emergency medical calls and administers first aid and/or basic life support as appropriate, including assessing patients, CPR, resuscitation, operating an automated external defibrillator, rescue breathing, administration of oxygen, recording vital signs, and other related medical treatments as appropriate.
Maintains physical fitness by actively participating in PT training.
Assists in enforcing fire codes and instructs during training classes on occasion.
Prepares and submits the required reports.
Conducts station tours for the public, schools, and community.
Assists in conducting pre-planning studies.
Participates in assigned special areas or on specialized projects such as hazardous material response, high-level rescue, or confined space rescue.
Performs other duties as assigned.