Firefighter (Grade 13)
City of Huntsville•Al 35805, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
This is skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; in answering emergency medical calls; and in the operation and routine maintenance of departmental equipment, apparatus, and quarters. Shift work is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or official high school transcript with posted graduation date from a public, private, church, or religious school or a home school program equivalent to the Alabama High School Diploma, as defined by the Alabama State Board of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency
- 18 years of age
- Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license
- Applicants cannot have been convicted of a felony or convicted of a crime involving fire and/or explosion; or have been found guilty of a crime of moral turpitude or have engaged in immoral conduct which indicates an unfitness to discharge the duties of a Firefighter
- Must possess State of Alabama Firefighter I, II and Professional Firefighter Certifications at the time of employment or must obtain these certifications within three (3) months upon completion of the Fire Academy
- Must possess at the time of employment or must obtain within three (3) months upon completion of the Fire Academy, an Alabama Emergency Medical Technician- Basic certification and licensure and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification
- Maintaining the licensure and certifications are a required condition of employment
Nice To Haves
- The requirement for the State of Alabama Firefighter II Certification may be waived if the applicant possess a valid Firefighter II Certification accredited by Pro Board or other nationally recognized accreditation organization accepted by Alabama Fire College
- Emergency Medical Technician- Basic applicants may be licensed as Emergency Technician I (EMT), Advanced EMT, Intermediate EMT, or Paramedic
Responsibilities
- Combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires
- Answering emergency medical calls
- Operation and routine maintenance of departmental equipment, apparatus, and quarters
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
