Firefighter​/EMT

Job:

Trainee – Part-time (Full time positions may also be available. Contact for more info.)

Pay Rate:
Based on Certification Level

Hours:
Day Hours

Under the supervision of the Fire Captains and Administrative staff, the trainee begins to learn all aspects of the Alexander City Fire Department’s suppression operation. As full-time openings occur, these positions are filled from the part-time pool of certified Fire and EMT trainees.

• Assist firefighters with routine safety checks of gear and equipment
• Help wash and disinfect fire trucks and ambulances
• Assist with flushing of fire hydrants
• Ride with certified personnel on calls
• Other tasks as assigned

• Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have a GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment competency test
• Must be able to pass Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
• Shall complete the Firefighter I Course with one year of employment
• Must attain a State EMT Basic license and retain per State regulation
• Must have a driving record suitable for insurability
• Must be able to effectively communicate with superiors, co-workers, and the public
• Must be professional in all aspects of this position, whether in the field, at a health care facility, or at the station
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position (walking, climbing, stooping, lifting, and bending)

Applicants must meet all requirements. Applications may be completed online or in person at the Municipal Complex. For questions, please call HR Director Kristin Joiner at , or Fire Administrative Assistant Candice Smith at .

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer