Firefighter : Emergency Response & Rescue

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Under general supervision, to respond to fire alarms and other emergency (or non-emergency) calls involving the suppression, extinguishment, and prevention of fires (structural and wildland); to protect life, property, and environment, including rescue and salvage operations and mitigation of hazardous materials incidents; to clean, maintain and repair (when possible) fire station property and environment; to train and drill for emergency preparedness;

to use computers to log calls, log training data, and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and the public; and to perform related duties as required.

This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Fire Firefighter II because of the required additional experience, training, certification, and responsibilities.

• Work is performed outdoors, occasionally in inclement weather where the incumbent is exposed to noise, dirt, dust, and hazardous machinery.
• The ability to perform essential job functions as defined by NFPA 1001 under extreme conditions such as restricted space areas, limited or no visibility, and high heat environments. This position may require duties to be performed during night time operations, IDLH environments with protective clothing/SCBA.
• The work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. The incumbent must occasionally lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds and must also be able to distinguish varying shades of color.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class F driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the class of vehicles or equipment operated.
• Upon proper training may be required to drive, operate and maintain fire apparatus; perform a variety of pumping operations; assist in the suppression of fires; and perform related work as required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum 18 years of age valid driver’s license required.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 NPQ Firefighter I (must be obtained in 12 months) Georgia Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or greater (must be obtained in 18 months) NFPA 472 Hazmat Operations Level.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
• Responds to emergency calls, fire alarms and non-emergency calls for assistance as a member of a fire company.
• Operates related equipment, radio, illumination generators, smoke ejectors, etc.; administers first aid; lays and connects hose lines; holds nozzles and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; enters burning buildings to remove persons from danger; uses portable extinguishers, axes, bars, hooks, lines, power-driven tools, and other equipment.
• Ventilates buildings to release heat and smoke; places salvage covers to prevent water damage; overhauls and cleans up after a fire; checks for fire extension and to prevent rekindling.
• May establish wildland fire lines by cutting, hoeing, raking and shoveling.
• Must work within and follow the department Incident Command System.
• Return of company equipment to its proper place before leaving the emergency scene. On arrival at the fire station, cleans, services, and returns apparatus and equipment to emergency readiness.
• Cleans and maintains station quarters and grounds; performs first-line preventive maintenance on automotive apparatus; cleans,…