Firefighter (Full-Time)

Onslow County•Jacksonville, NC

About The Position

Performs technical work providing firefighting, rescue, vehicle extrication, and emergency medical services, along with related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Fire and Rescue Division Head and Station Chief. The organization’s core values are Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Team members are expected to demonstrate these values by delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for their actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in interactions. This is a full-time position eligible for benefits. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The listed requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with coursework in firefighting and rescue services.
At least 1 year of documented experience with a fire rescue agency performing the listed tasks.
Valid driver's license.
North Carolina Firefighter II certification.
North Carolina Vehicle Rescue (VR) certification.
North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD) certification.
Class B driver's license valid in North Carolina, or an equivalent out-of-state license; candidates must be able to obtain the required license within 30 days.
NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 100, 200, and 700 certifications.
CPR BLS Provider certification.
Knowledge of firefighting methods and techniques, county geography, roads and streets, and equipment and supplies used in extrication.
Knowledge of emergency medical care techniques and procedures, basic life support methods and equipment, medical terminology, and emergency medical treatment practices and equipment.
Ability to follow established fire command and emergency procedures; respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations; and safely drive in adverse conditions in compliance with motor vehicle laws.
Ability to work with a diverse socioeconomic population and communicate tactfully and firmly with the public.
Ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients; accurately record services; and maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to work with coworkers, law enforcement, other fire and rescue agencies, medical personnel, patients, and the general public.
Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities; operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software; and perform general emergency medical treatment.
Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Must complete pre-employment physical and agility testing.

Nice To Haves

North Carolina Driver Operator certification.
North Carolina EMT-B or Emergency Medical Responder certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to incidents and disasters as a firefighter and perform work related to fire suppression.
Respond to incidents and disasters to provide vehicle extrication and rescue services.
If certified as an EMT-B, provide basic life support and first aid based on patient assessment and in accordance with established guidelines and physician instructions.
Maintain and operate emergency vehicles and equipment, including daily truck check-offs, reporting deficiencies, cleaning, minor equipment maintenance, and station duties.
Enter incident reports, training, and other required information into a database; file reports and records; and maintain departmental data.
Participate in and conduct educational programs promoting all-hazard preparation, life safety, and fire prevention.
Perform assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
Perform related tasks as required.