Firefighter

TOWN OF CORNELIUS • Cornelius, NC

3h

About The Position

This position protects life and property by performing fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, fire prevention, and public education activities, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• NC Certification as a Firefighter NFPA 1001, 2013 or 2019 Edition
• NC EMT Certification
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
• Must possess and maintain a current NC Class B driver’s license or valid equivalent out-of-state license.
• Must successfully complete a swim test for emergency rescue/first responders to be issued by Cornelius Police Lake Patrol

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms and participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides EMT – Basic services; responds and provides technical rescue services.
• Responds to alarms and participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides EMT – Basic services; responds and provides technical rescue services.
• Writes reports accurately and in a timely manner, documenting incident data, patient assessment, and patient treatment.
• Operates radio and other communications equipment
• Participates in the development of Quick Access Plans, hydrant maintenance, and other assigned duties or special projects.
• Performs minor repairs as needed to apparatus and equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of the stations, facilities, and equipment; cleans walls, floors, carpet, kitchen, restrooms, and all other parts of each station; cleans, washes, polishes, maintains, and tests fire apparatus and equipment.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Participates in training exercises, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Participates in physical fitness
• Maintains required certifications.
• Maintains positive working relationships with the public, other departments, town staff and CLFR members.
• Carries out duties in conformance with department policy.
• Operates driving apparatus, operating pumps, and related equipment,
• Interacts with, supports, and assists CLFR members as directed by the chain of command.
• Assists in training in training new members as assigned
• Assume duties as Apparatus Engineer, as assigned
• Maintains knowledge and competency of current trends in the field.

Benefits

• 48/96 Schedule
• Employer paid health, dental, & vision with discounts for dependents
• Employer paid life insurance equal to 1x annual salary
• Employer paid Retiree Healthcare after 20 years of service to Town of Cornelius
• Impressive residency incentive for Cornelius citizens who work for the town
• Enrollment in the NC Local Government Retirement System
• 5% contribution to 401K
• 5% salary increase after 1st year
• $1500 sign on bonus
• Posted salary does not include an additional amount of guaranteed OT

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED