Firefighter

Firefighter, Recruit – DeKalb County Government

Salary Range
: $46,802 - $75,351 Hiring Rate $53,040

The purpose of this classification is to prevent, suppress and extinguish fires and to perform other related firefighting activities.

Incumbents in this classification attend the fire academy.

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

• Attends training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge regarding department operations, job performance, and policies, procedures, rules and regulations; reads professional literature and training materials; completes tests and skills assessments; and obtains and maintains professional affiliations.
• Responds 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; follows dispatcher instructions; and contacts appropriate agencies as needed.
• 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; exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.
• Responds to a variety of emergency calls requiring administration of basic first aid and medical treatment.
• Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response; checks/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/pumps, and other tools and apparatus; ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational.
• Maintains comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable regulations, policies and procedures; participates in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; attends shift meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools in operable condition, inspecting/test equipment, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning quarters, or grounds maintenance; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment for maintenance.

High School Diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years of age; previous work experience preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Must obtain and maintain NPQ Firefighter II and EMT-B within 18 months in this classification.

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