Firefighter

firefighter
crossville fire department

this position is a full-time position
, with complete benefit package. Benefits include health, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement, paid holidays and paid personal leave
.

the city offers tcrs's (tennessee consolidated retirement) hybrid plan as their retirement benefit.

firefighter positions have a base starting salary range depending on certifications:

• non-certified firefighter (trainee) - $36,982.40
• firefighter i or ii
  - certified hired at base salary $42,622.32
  ; with 5% salary increase after 6 months ($44,865.60)
• firefighter aemt
  - certified hired at base salary $46,890.48 with 5% salary increase after 6 months ($49,358.40)
• firefighter paramedic
  - certified hired at base $51,711.92 with 5% salary increase after 6 months ($54,433.60)

salary adjustments are made when employees complete their probationary period and certification requirements. Please refer to job description for department functions.

candidates must possess a valid tn drivers' license and will be required to complete, and pass, a department conducted physical agility test, medical physical and drug screen.

employees in this class are under close supervision. Work performed in firefighting and answering emergency calls to protect life and property; performs other work as required.

• the employee will operate firefighting equipment to include, but not limited to: nozzles, hoses, self-contained breathing apparatus, power saw, pumps and generators
• all firefighting and emergency operations must be performed during all kinds of weather conditions. The employee is exposed to extreme heat, smoke, hazardous chemicals, and falling materials

the following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• responds to fire alarms, connects hose, holds nozzle and directs water streams
• forces entry of premises for firefighting, rescue and salvage operations, uses chemical fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment
• removes persons from danger, administers first aid to injured persons
• positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings
• carries charged hose line into structure for fire extinguishments
• attends training classes in firefighting, first-aid, and related subjects
• performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may involve extreme exertion under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings
• performs extreme strenuous and physical labor for extended periods under some unfavorable climatic conditions, frequently lifting objects weighing 50 to 150 pounds
• performs duties requiring bending, crouching, stooping, climbing, and crawling in buildings or close quarters that may be filled with smoke
• receives and dispatches messages by radio and telephone
• performs general maintenance work in the up-keep of fire department
• participates in periodic hose test, which involves unloading and reloading fire hose back on truck
• participates in flow testing fire hydrants, which involves taking caps off hydrant and opening up hydrant and checking water flow
• occasionally drives fire engine when engineer is absent
• performs other work as required

• knowledge of fire prevention and state and city regulations as applied to fire fighting and prevention
• knowledge of geographic area of the city
• knowledge of general first aid
• knowledge of firefighting equipment and its intended uses
• ability to learn to operate a variety of firefighting equipment
• ability to work under extreme weather conditions and dangerous heights
• ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees
• ability to communicate/interact with the crew as a viable team member
• ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency situation and determine the proper course of action
• ability to be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• ability to operate power equipment
• ability to physically and mentally to climb different heights and ladders, and function in close quarters
• physically able to wear complete set of protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus for extended periods of time
• ability to develop and maintain a minimum level of physical fitness standards to be set using nfpa 1582 and 1583.

any combination of training and experience equivalent to the following can be…