Firefighter

• Location 125 West Broad Street,Clinton, TN, 37716,United States
• Base Pay $42,000.00 - $57,000.00 / Year
• Average Bonus $250.00
• Job Category Emergency Medical Services, Firefighter, First Responder
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

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• City of Clinton offers medical, dental, and vision available at no cost for employee and family coverage.
• Daycare available at a reduced rate.
• Longevity and safety bonus.
• Generous holiday pay offered in addition to base pay.

• Maintains readiness for emergency call response for fire, medical emergencies, natural disasters and other emergency situations.
• Responds to alarms for emergency fire suppression, and operates pumps, aerial ladders and other fire apparatus.
• Participates in engine and pumper hook-up; holds nozzle and directs water stream; use extinguishers, bars, hooks, ropes and other equipment to suppress and extinguish fires.
• Locates and removes person(s) from dangerous/hazardous situations; administers first-aid as outlined and authorized under Tennessee First Responder guidelines.
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations, sweeping water, and removing debris.
• Communicates in person, via telephone, and or via two-way radio providing information and assistance or responding to requests for assistance.
• Operates machinery, equipment and light motor vehicles; ensures appropriate maintenance; may operate specialized fire vehicles/equipment (fire engines, ladder trucks, pumps, etc.) with sufficient experience and training.
• Participates in station maintenance; maintains and cleans quarters; maintains firefighting equipment, apparatus and fire department property.
• Participates in required classes, drills and continuing education activities.
• Participates in regular inspections of City facilities and structures for fire prevention and education purposes; inspects fire hydrants throughout the city.
• Prepares and maintains records, logs and reports.
• Participates in public education and community relations activities to include school visits and fire station tours.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a storm or declared emergency.)

• Knowledge of fire prevention and firefighting methods and principles.
• Knowledge of the geographic area of the City and surrounding areas, including street system, hydrant locations, the layout and location of public utilities and potentially hazardous materials and substances.
• Ability to work 24-hour shifts.
• Ability to operate various fire apparatus, including an axe, pry bar, high pressure hose, ladders, safety equipment, breathing apparatus, two-way radio, chemicals, related firefighting equipment, and emergency medical equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and professionalism in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform firefighting and rescue operations from various heights including roofs.
• Ability to working within a command structure requiring strict adherence to following orders.
• Ability to recognize and mediate unsafe conditions or situations
• Ability to work under extremely stressful situations, day and night, which result from a fire and other emergencies, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and property.
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public groups, agencies, other employees and the general public.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; supplemented by trade school course work or college level coursework in public administration or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years full-time work experience.

(A comparable amount of training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Tennessee driver’s license by date of hire.
• Possession of State of Tennessee Fire Fighter I or above certification.
• Possession of State of Tennessee Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).
• Possession of a valid State of Tennessee Emergency Medical Technician preferred.

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