Firefighter; PART TIME

UP TO 1 SHIFT PER WEEK, OR 3 WORK SHIFTS PER MONTH

This position is responsible for performing fire suppression and emergency rescue services.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.

• Responds to fire alarms, traffic accidents, medical emergencies, rescue calls, and other emergencies as a member of a fire and rescue team.
• Selects hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals into fire.
• Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings to rescue individuals from burning buildings.
• Drives apparatus and equipment to and fire scenes.
• Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance.
• Searches buildings and rescues victims from structures and vehicles.
• Protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and other equipment.
• Provides first responder emergency medical care including basic first aid and CPR to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke.
• Assists EMS personnel and other qualified staff in advanced life support emergency medical care; transports EMS personnel to the hospital as required.
• Tests and maintains power tools and equipment.
• Communicates with supervisor and other Firefighters during emergency calls by portable two-way radio and other communication devices.
• Rescues individuals and animals from situations in which they are physically trapped.
• Contains, controls and decontaminates hazardous materials spills as certified.
• Performs a variety of salvage and clean-up operations, including removing water, chemicals and debris as certified.
• Supports inspections of buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
• Makes presentations on fire safety, burn prevention and fire prevention to schools and community groups.
• Maintains apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds and hydrants.
• Participates in drills, demonstrations and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques.
• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles and equipment as certified.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid.
• Knowledge of street, building, water system and physical layout of the City.
• Knowledge of all fire suppression and equipment and its placement on vehicles.
• Knowledge of firefighting techniques, policies, procedures and practices.
• Skill in performing many and varied firefighting techniques and procedures.
• Skill in reacting quickly and calmly while under pressure.
• Skill in driving and operating fire vehicles, fire suppression equipment, medical equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Skill in communicating and interacting effectively with…