Listing Summary

FIREFIGHTER- EMT

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs specialized work in the protection of life and property through controlling and extinguishing fires, providing emergency medical and rescue services, and participating in fire prevention activities.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Responds to emergency calls involving medical emergencies, fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; takes appropriate actions to minimize the loss of life and property.
• Performs search and rescue, extrication, evacuation, suppression, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and other operations as needed.
• Provides patient care on emergency calls.
• Operates apparatus at incident scenes according to procedures and practices as assigned.
• Responds to non-emergency service calls to assist the public.
• Inspects, tests, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment; reports any hazards or maintenance issues to Station Officer.
• Inputs information related to incidents, patient care, apparatus reports, and training hours to related databases.
• Participates in public Fire and EMS programs; provides station tours; provides CPR training; stands-by at public events.
• Performs fire hydrant service: measures water flow and pressures.
• Conducts pre-fire planning for businesses; identifies physical layout, hazards, and contact information.
• Maintains station facilities and grounds.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of current principles, practices and techniques used in fire and emergency medical operations.
• Knowledge of city streets and geography.
• Knowledge of all fire suppression and equipment and its placement on vehicles.
• Knowledge of firefighting techniques, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Skill in performing many and varied firefighting techniques and procedures.
• Skill in reacting quickly and calmly while under pressure.
• Skill in operating fire suppression equipment, medical equipment, and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Skill in communicating and interacting effectively with co-workers, other City employees and the general public.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of firefighting equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
• Possession of Emergency Medical Technician license or higher.