Firefighter, Certified

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department: Rescue:
Office of the Fire Chief

Salary Range Minimum:$23.02

Salary Range Maximum:$34.53

Closing Date:12/15/2026

Job Details:

This is responsible technical work protecting life and property by responding to emergency calls; providing emergency medical treatments; performing rescue operations; and combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; and includes maintaining fire department equipment and quarters.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on providing emergency medical treatment and firefighting.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is responsible technical work protecting life and property by responding to emergency calls; providing emergency medical treatments; performing rescue operations; and combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; and includes maintaining fire department equipment and quarters.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on providing emergency medical treatment and firefighting.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

A this section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides compassionate care at the Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) level by creating and delivering responsible treatment and thorough documentation.

Responds to fire incidents and alarms with an engine or truck company. Lays and connects hoses, serves as nozzle person, and performs interior fire attacks. Raises and climbs ladders. Uses water, carbon dioxide, and chemical extinguishing agents. Uses hydraulic tools, power tools, hand tools, and other specialized equipment.

Make forcible entry into the building when necessary. Ventilate buildings to drive out smoke and gases. Opens walls and other structures that impede effective firefighting, or to affect a rescue.

Assists in performing rescue operations in hazardous environments and renders medical aid when needed.

Drives and operates ladder trucks, fire pumpers, and rescue trucks to and from incidents in response to emergencies.

Prepares for pumping operations by ensuring that hydrant connections are made. Uses varied hose connections to connect hose to pump, join hose sections, and connect hose to nozzles. Pumps water to fire at designated pressure. Watches condition of motor and unit during operation and makes necessary adjustments or reports defects to mechanic.

Prepares written and computerized reports after medical and fire incidents.

Makes periodic inspections of buildings, gasoline storage tanks, theaters, and other structures for compliance with fire prevention laws.

Performs pre-fire planning of target hazards within the community.

Performs fire safety and public education presentations as assigned.

Attend recertification classes to maintain required certifications.

Attends company training, drills, and classes on duty as directed.

Accesses fire station computers for report…