Firefighter​/Paramedic

Job Details

• Level
  :
  Experienced
• Job Location
  :
  Fire Department - Union City, GA 30291
• Position Type
  :
  Full Time
• Education Level
  :
  High School
• Salary Range
  : $19.47 - $19.47 Hourly
• Job Shift
  :
  Any
• Job Category
  :
  Government

This position performs firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires; provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured; and maintains equipment and apparatus.

• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City of Union City
• While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable safety, health, and environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position
• Adhere to appropriate City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices

• Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls such as medical emergencies, traumatic emergencies and motor vehicle accidents
• Extinguishes, controls fires and protects property
• Places equipment, lays and connects hose, operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses safety belts, lines and hooks
• Participates in training drills; attends school and departmental classes on firefighting, hydraulics, first aid, fire equipment and apparatus construction and operation
• Services and operates all department equipment and apparatus; performs necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders and auxiliary equipment and apparatus
• Provides operating and procedural information to the public and school groups; performs incident activity data entry in computers; responds to hazardous materials incidents, provides necessary support activities
• Attends required training programs; reads necessary manuals, books, etc.; practices skills and techniques; completes required proficiency tests; participates in regular classes on firefighting emergency medical techniques, rescue, equipment maintenance and related subjects
• Responds as part of team when incident occurs; operates assigned equipment at fire scenes, involving laying and connecting hoses; holding nozzles and detecting fire streams; raising and climbing ladders; using chemical extinguishers, lines and other equipment
• Provides emergency medical assistance at incidents
• Creates an opening for gaining access to patients in peculiar situations and positions
• Administers emergency medical care consistent with the recognized scope of practice of the State of Georgia for their certification level.
• Performs pre-fire planning of assigned establishments.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Job has recurring work situations involving high degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of available resources is high. Errors in judgment could cause disruptions to the City’s mission and adversely impact attainment of the City’s goals. Incumbent operates independently but results are monitored by Station or Shift Officer. Content of work priorities are largely self-determined.

Contacts are across the entire State and include County, other municipalities and the Union City community in a leadership capacity. Professional and community contact is a critical component of success in developing good will and support of City programs and initiatives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree or two (2) years of college coursework preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Must have no felony convictions within…