Fire Department-Firefighter

• Salary/Pay Rate: $16.37 per hour plus benefits

Full Benefit Package including an employee clinic

Job Summary :
This position is responsible for assisting with fire suppression, emergency rescue, and other emergency response duties. An incumbent in this position may be designated Firefighter II.

• 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
• Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance
• Performs search and rescue operations
• Assists in administering emergency medical treatment
• Communicates with superior officers and other Firefighters during emergency calls by portable two-way radio and other communication devices
• 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, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants
• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles and equipment as certified (only as a relief driver)
• Assists with fire inspections and pre-fire planning
• Assists with hose, hydrant, pump, and other equipment tests
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• No experience requirements
• 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
• Ability to complete a physical abilities test

• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of fire and emergency response principles, techniques, equipment, and standards
• Knowledge of emergency medical care principles, practices, and protocols
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in the preparation of clear reports
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment
• Skill in the efficient and effective response to fire and other emergency situations

Post offer negative drug test required.

Applicants for positions that require a commercial motor vehicle at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment. Applicants will be asked to sign forms for release of information from previous employers in all cases where driving a cmv was one of your functions.

Failure to sign will prevent this employer from using you as a cmv driver.

Catoosa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer