Firefighter

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for responding to fire alarms, medical and other emergencies, participating in fire prevention, station maintenance, and training activities; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Drives emergency vehicles to emergency scenes;
• Responds to alarms and performs entry, search, rescue, attack, extrication, and ventilation tasks at fires and other emergencies;
• Operates emergency apparatus and equipment at emergency scenes;
• Performs fire scene size-up and attack;
• Performs functions as an emergency medical technician or paramedic;
• Evaluates conditions of patients by questions, observations, or hands-on assessment to determine the type of help needed and the appropriate rescue technique;
• Carries patients on stretchers, backboards, or wheelchairs, with assistance of others, up or down stairs, around turns, and through openings;
• Transports victims and equipment in emergency situations;
• Performs cleanup and overhaul work at the fire scene;
• Maintains fire apparatus, fire equipment, fire station grounds, and emergency medical equipment;
• Inspects residential, commercial and industrial buildings, grounds, andfire hydrants to discover and eliminate potential fire hazards;
• Participates in continuing training and instruction programs;
• Conducts public education and fire prevention programs;
• May be required to obtain specialized training and certifications;
• May respond to major alarms while off-duty as directed.

Possession of a high school diploma at the time of appointment. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of a diploma.

At least eighteen (18) years of age at time of appointment; at least seventeen (17) years, six (6) months at time of application.

Possession of a valid driver’s license at time of appointment.

A citizen of the United States.

Upon completion of the training academy, must maintain valid Firefighter II, Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) AND Fire Safety Inspector certifications issued by the State of Ohio.

The Division of Fire must maintain a required number of Firefighters who possess an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certificate. Firefighters may be required to obtain and retain this certificate after becoming a Journeyman Firefighter.

Considerable knowledge of firefighting tactics and building construction; general knowledge of basic mechanical equipment and its operation; general knowledge of common hand tools and their uses; some knowledge of personal computers and tablets; ability to communicate orally; ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques; ability to learn principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression; ability to learn emergency medical treatment procedures;

ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and public; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment in emergency situations for extended periods of time; ability to work in environments containing immediate dangers to life or health (IDLH) requiring self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA);

ability to work at heights in excess of twelve (12) feet; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to work in inclement weather; ability to meet current physical standards; ability to work 24-hour shifts; ability to interact effectively with persons of a different race, background, or gender.

365 Days

Competitive

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Civil Service Commission Public Safety Test Team

Location:

1111 East Broad Street, Suite 201

Phone:

Email:
Policefiretesting

Websites: www.columbus.gov/civil service

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.