Firefighter II

General

Summary:

The purpose of this classification is to protect lives and property endangered by fire and other emergency situations within the guidelines of supervisory instructions, NFPA federal and state laws, local ordinances, building codes, and County and department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Reports to the Fire Lieutenant or other designated person and works with co-workers, fire and emergency victims, law enforcement personnel, forestry officials, utility companies, and the public to protect the lives and property of citizens

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

* Responds/Drives to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, and other emergency situations; responds to instructions from dispatcher; and contacts appropriate related agencies as needed. Performs and serves as a relief driver and/or driver/operator duties as necessary.

* Provides protection of life and property: suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures; establishes openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; assists with cleanup activities; and exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.

* Responds to a variety of emergency calls requiring the administration of basic first aid and medical treatment.

* Maintains a state of readiness and preparation for emergency response: checks and maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles and in fire station; reloads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing personal equipment, hoses and pumps, and other tools and apparatus; and ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational.

* Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools in operable condition; inspects and tests equipment; replaces fluids and greases equipment; replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment, cleans quarters, and performs grounds maintenance; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.

* Assists in preparing pre-fire plans, completing reports, and providing training.

* Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma or GED

Experience:

One (1) year as a firefighter with the Augusta Fire Department or two (2) years with a similar sized Fire department. Must be 21 years old.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Considerable knowledge of firefighting and rescue techniques, apparatus and equipment, hydraulics, and hazardous materials.

* Familiarity with local, state, and federal fire codes, NFPA guidelines, departmental and County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and local geography, streets, buildings, and fire hydrant locations.

* Proficiency in building construction and basic mechanics, recognizing potential fire hazards, and interpersonal relations.

* Mastery of first aid and CPR.

* Demonstrated ability to work independently.

* Excellent communication skills both written and oral

* Strong supervisory skills

* Strong people skills

Certification/ Licensing:

* CPR Certified, Georgia EMT Basic or higher, and Haz-Mat Operations

* NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800

* Must have successfully completed the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent Driver Operator Certification.

* Possess or have ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.

* Possess a Georgia or South Carolina Class E or F Driver's license in good standing.

Performance Aptitudes:

* Data Utilization:
Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

* Human Interaction:
Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.

* Equipment:
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

* Verbal:
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

* Math:
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate…