Firefighter

City of Hoover•Hoover, AL

About The Position

This job posting is for Firefighter and Fire Medic. Firefighter (EMT or higher): $54,121.60 - $83,969.60 Fire Medic (Paramedic): $59,924.80 - $92,996.80 Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current State of Alabama EMT Basic License or higher at time of application
Current National Registry License, EMT Basic or higher at time of application
Ability to pass a NFPA-1582 medically required physical for Firefighters and all other City of Hoover pre-employment requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover driver's permit
Ability to comply with the Hoover Fire Department grooming standards policy.

Nice To Haves

Current Alabama Paramedic License at the time of application
Possession of a current and valid Alabama Personnel Standards Commission Firefighter I Certification
Any candidate certified as Firefighter I will not be eligible for employment with the City of Hoover until he/she has fulfilled the three-year obligation from the graduation date(unless self-sponsored) imposed by the rules of the Alabama Personnel Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

Responds to all types of rescue, fire suppression, medical, and non-medical emergency calls, and implements actions required to save lives and property, and protect the environment
Operates standard fire suppression, rescue and medical equipment safely and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes while adhering to departmental policies and applicable State or local laws and protocols
Performs routine and preventive maintenance of City equipment, facilities and vehicles
Following demonstration of competence, drives City vehicles as assigned in a safe manner
Participates in non-emergency activities such as fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and public relations events
Receives and responds to citizen requests for general information or assistance
Monitors departmental radio transmissions and telephones
Completes all required reports
Must be willing to be trained, certified, licensed or assigned duties as deemed necessary by the department
Performs other duties as directed.