Military Fighter/Driver/Oper -Department of Military Affairs (Non-Merit)

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Greenville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Facilities is hiring a Military Firefighter, Driver and Operator that, under general supervision of the Crew Chief, is responsible for the operation of specialized fire fighting equipment.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Must have one year of experience in fire fighting operations.
• One hundred and fifty hours of documented fire service training will substitute for the one year of fire fighting operations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification.
• Prior to completion of probationary period, must obtain a Military driver's license, Department of Defense Fire Fighter II certification, Department of Defense Airport Fire Fighter certification, Department of Defense Driver/Operator (ARFF) certification and Department of Defense Hazardous Materials Operations certification.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains apparatus, equipment and fire center in a readiness state to mitigate emergency incidents.
• Drives and operates fire apparatus at emergency incidents.
• Performs interior, exterior, aircraft, and wildland fire attack with crew chief's supervision for purpose of rescue and fire extinguishment.
• Performs first responder emergency medical support, hazardous materials, confined space, water and rope rescue response.
• Promotes fire prevention; inspects and pre-plans on site buildings, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguishers.
• Responds to offsite emergencies responsive to requests pursuant to authorized mutual-aid agreements.
• Participates in training exercises and assessments with mutual aid agreement partners.
• Participates in fire training activities, maintains certifications, reviews regulations and procedures pertaining to fire, emergency operations, and daily functions.
• May assume the duties and responsibilities of the crew chief in their absence.

What This Job Offers

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