Lateral Firefighter w/ AEMT Certification

City of La Vergne Human Resources • La Vergne, TN

7d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Protect Lives. Build Trust. Serve with Purpose.
Join a department that values professionalism, training, and doing the job the right way. As a Credentialed Firefighter with La Vergne Fire & Rescue, you’ll be part of a team committed to protecting the community, supporting one another, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and service.
This role offers more than a position. It’s an opportunity to make a real impact while working in a culture that prioritizes both performance and people.
We offer stability, opportunity, and benefits that truly set the City of La Vergne apart:
100% Paid Insurance for you and your family — including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and Lasik coverage
Secure Retirement: 401(a) with 4.5% city contribution plus a 457 plan with matching up to 3.5%, vested immediately
Generous Paid Time Off: vacation, sick, personal days, 12 holidays, and your birthday off
Longevity Pay & Professional Growth: annual service bonuses and full support for continued education, certifications, and leadership development
Culture of Care: a mission-driven organization that values integrity, teamwork, and employee well-being
JOB SUMMARY
Under close supervision, performs fire suppression and fire prevention duties to protect life and property; provides emergency rescue and basic medical treatment as required; utilizes various tools and power equipment in rescue operations; maintains department equipment, vehicles, and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned. THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude are required.
• Tennessee Fire Commission Firefighter II certification (IFSAC or ProBoard), or the ability to obtain reciprocity required.
• Completion of a recognized 400-hour recruit academy or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience with a paid career fire department is required.
• Tennessee Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) required, or the ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver’s License or be able to obtain one in a reasonable period.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting.
• Knowledge of fire apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, facilities, and proper use and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Fire Departments SOG’s and SOP’s
• Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency medical procedures such as advanced first aid, CPR, and other medical assistance techniques.
• Knowledge of decontamination procedures.
• Skill in basic firefighting techniques.
• Skill in operating and maintaining voice radio equipment.
• Skill in analyzing fire and emergencies and providing effective action.
• Skill in effectively dealing with people under stress.
• Skill in effective interpersonal communication and in dealing with the public.
• Ability to pass reasonable fitness and physical standards to perform work as determined by the City Physician, including sufficient vision and hearing acuity, normal or corrected to read, write, and hear to operate tools and equipment safely.
• Ability to lift and carry average-sized individuals and objects of about 75 pounds, though greater weights may sometimes be lifted, carried, and/or placed.
• Dexterity and fitness are sufficient to grasp, crawl, crouch, bend, stoop, climb, stretch, walk, run, and otherwise perform the physical functions of the assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Paramedic License, which is active in the State of Tennessee
• Additional fire service certifications and advanced credentials (will be evaluated upon submission)

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms with the assigned company; lays and connects hose; maintains pumping apparatus; holds nozzles and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; assists in freeing victims from situations in which they are physically trapped; utilizes and maintains self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Operates all types of firefighting and rescue equipment, such as portable fire extinguishers, power tools, hand tools, and related equipment, such as smoke ejectors, forcible entry tools, pike poles, and axes.
• Administers first aid; assists paramedics/EMTs at medical emergencies; applies techniques for the control of bleeding; utilizes immobilization techniques to stabilize the patient; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Participates in fire and life safety inspection and other fire prevention and public education activities as assigned. Maintains appropriate records and files.
• Attends training sessions that include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
• Performs various duties in the maintenance of station facilities and auxiliary equipment.
• Washes, dries, polishes, and cleans fire department apparatus and equipment.
• Inspects fire equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Assumes roles and responsibilities as driver of emergency vehicles as directed by the Assistant Chief and/or Fire Chief.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Insurance for you and your family — including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and Lasik coverage
• Secure Retirement: 401(a) with 4.5% city contribution plus a 457 plan with matching up to 3.5%, vested immediately
• Generous Paid Time Off: vacation, sick, personal days, 12 holidays, and your birthday off
• Longevity Pay & Professional Growth: annual service bonuses and full support for continued education, certifications, and leadership development
• Culture of Care: a mission-driven organization that values integrity, teamwork, and employee well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees