Firefighter

Work Location: Richmond Hill Fire Department, Richmond Hill GA 31324

(Station 1: 9964 Ford Avenue, Station 2: 722 Timber Trail, Station 3: 1851 Belfast Keller Road)

Schedule: 24 x 48

Estimated certified Annual Salary of $52,313 to $54,478 (based on qualifications & 121 scheduled shifts per year plus 13 paid holidays ). The actual annual salary earned may vary based on factors such as accrued holidays (prorated during year of hire), paid or unpaid leave, and any additional extra shifts worked.

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 co-workers, other City employees and the general public.
• Skill in performing prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions.
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