Firefighter

* A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
* Paid Vacation and Sick Time
* Paid Holidays
* Tuition Reimbursement Plan
* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
* Suits-out in personal protective equipment, boards fire apparatus, and responds to emergency calls.
* Loads, unloads, carries, and connects fire hoses of various sizes; advances and operates to control and extinguish fires.
* Removes, carries, positions, and climbs ladders of various lengths and performs firefighting and rescue operations.
* Provides ventilation openings in hazardous locations and/or positions using manual or mechanical means.
* Forces entry into inaccessible locations and extrication from entrapment using manual or mechanical means.
* Uses self-contained breathing apparatus and enters hazardous and/or toxic atmospheres.
* Searches hazardous locations for persons trapped or disabled and removes to safety.
* Performs EMT-B level (Emergency Medical Technician) functions.
* Performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
* Uses ropes to hoist, lower and secure persons and/or equipment using various knots.
* Performs property conservation measures during fires and/or environmental emergencies.
* Identifies tool location and proper use on assigned apparatus.
* Proper maintenance of tools assigned to apparatus.
* Knowledge of components, cleaning, and basic air management.
* Knowledge of fire behavior.
* Proper selection and uses of portable extinguishers.
* Assist with public education and fire prevention classes.
* Performs daily cleaning and care of the fire stations and grounds.
* Installs and maintains smoke detectors in the community.
* Performs other related and non-related activities within the scope of firefighter's knowledge, skills, and abilities.
* Ability to climb and descend ladders of various heights, navigate, or walk on various shaped roofs.
* Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City safety standards and policies.
* High School Diploma or GED equivalent
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships through written or oral communications
* Must have valid Class C North Carolina Driver’s License or a valid license from another state
* Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations and OSHA requirements
* Emergency Vehicle Driver
* English and Spanish Language skills
* Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Both eyes 20/22 – R 20/25 – L 20/25 corrected.
* Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Both eyes 20/40 corrected.  Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand.
* Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Depth perception - 5
* Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
* Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to bring an object into sharp focus.
* Color vision – ability to identify and distinguish colors.
* Ability to apply principles of logical thinking combined with knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel and employment laws to work tasks and handle practical situations, comprehend, and respond to a variety of situations in a timely fashion and exercise good judgment.
* Mathematics Ability
* Using arithmetic:
Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, divide and ability to utilize algebraic equations to properly figure hydraulic functions such as PSI, Nozzle Pressure, Friction Loss, etc.### City of High Point - Benefits Overview Statement The City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

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