Firefighter

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

16h

About The Position

Important Note: This job description is a summary formatted for the Department of Human Resources. For a more thorough Firefighter job description, refer to the Chattanooga Fire Department Standard Operating Manual. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for participating in firefighting and emergency response activities, and complying with department policies and procedures along with city, state and federal laws. These duties are typically performed under the supervision of the company officer and are frequently performed in emergency conditions involving considerable hazard. SERIES LEVEL: The Firefighter rank is the second level in a ten-level fire series.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of the City of Chattanooga Fire Academy.
Valid Driver's License with F endorsement or higher
TN EMR, EMT, AEMT or Paramedic Certification
Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations, or Technician
TN Firefighter I (within 12 months of graduating fire academy)
TN Firefighter II (within 24 months of graduating fire academy)

Responsibilities

Carries out specific orders and directions as received from a superior officer.
Responds to and participates in fire suppression and other emergency activities including extrication operations, hazardous materials operations, specialized rescue operations, and emergency medical care at a basic or advanced life support level (up to AEMT level of care).
Performs routine apparatus equipment and personal protective equipment checks to ensure familiarization, cleanliness and maintenance.
Assists in maintaining equipment and supplies in a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response.
Participates in on-going training and education sessions.
Participates in the day-to-day activities of an assigned fire station to include basic cleaning and housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining fire station, grounds and related facilities.
Participates in/on a variety of meetings, sessions, seminars and workshops in order to receive and/or convey information.
Participates in the inspection of buildings and facilities for pre-incident planning and to identify fire hazards.
Participates in the inspection and testing of hydrants and hoses as directed.
Participates in public relations and fire safety/prevention programs; tours of the fire station and/or apparatus; also, participates in school visitations.
May provide limited work direction to less experienced employees in this classification.
Performs other related duties as assigned.