Firefighter (Continuous)

Town of Hope Mills•Hope Mills, NC

146d•$45,900•Onsite

About The Position

As a Firefighter for the Town of Hope Mills, you will perform technical tasks supporting fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services, and other emergency services. The role also includes prevention activities such as crash and fire rescue, inspections, and security. This is a continuous posting, and applications remain active for 12 months; qualified candidates may be contacted when a position becomes available. Offers are based on a candidate’s relevant combination of education, experience, and demonstrated knowledge and abilities. The role responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents, provides rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical and first aid services, conducts fire investigations, and prepares incident reports. Firefighters operate and maintain emergency apparatus and equipment, keep facilities and equipment ready for emergency calls, participate in fire prevention and training activities, and respond to hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies. Entry-level and intermediate qualification pathways are described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
NC IFSAC Fire I & II certifications.
HAZMAT Ops I.
For the intermediate qualification pathway: meet entry-level qualifications and have five years of paid firefighter experience.
Knowledge of code-enforcement principles relating to minimum housing, public nuisances, and junk motor vehicles.
General knowledge of building construction.
Knowledge of departmental terminology and professional language related to work responsibilities.
Ability to independently conduct complex inspections for compliance with standards and codes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, staff, local jurisdictions, and regulatory board members.
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively through various forms of communication, including producing clear and concise inspection reports.
Ability to conduct training as necessary for various parties.
Ability to manage caseloads and sensitive timelines, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Must possess and maintain a valid, current North Carolina driver's license.
Must meet the physical requirements and maintain the physical conditioning necessary to operate motorized equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents and provide appropriate services, including emergency rescue and fire suppression.
Search for and rescue trapped or injured persons; provide emergency medical and first aid services as needed.
Perform fire investigation activities and prepare assigned response reports regarding emergency incidents.
Drive and operate rescue, emergency, and fire suppression equipment and apparatus.
Operate, inspect, repair, and perform technical maintenance tasks for apparatus, equipment, and facilities in the assigned area.
Clean and maintain facilities, grounds, equipment, apparatus, and hydrants within the assigned district.
Maintain assigned facilities and ensure equipment and apparatus are ready for emergency calls.
Participate in fire prevention operations and programs, including training, fire investigations, code enforcement, and equipment operation and maintenance.
Respond to natural disasters, major accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergencies; identify, analyze, and avoid hazardous situations.
Perform defensive or offensive activities at hazardous materials incidents according to certification level and applicable state and federal regulations; maintain hazardous materials knowledge and training.
Perform other related tasks as required.