Firefighter (Continuous Posting)
Town of Kernersville (NC)
Localização do trabalho
Kernersville, NC
Detalhes sobre a oferta de trabalho
Responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, traffic accidents, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents that pose a threat or hazard to life and/or property for the purpose of mitigating these threats.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs fire fighting and emergency medical response as the primary tasks. Also involves operating fire apparatus and equipment, combating fires, and conducting fire education and prevention activities to prevent fires, to save lives and protect property. Daily work usually involves training, readiness drills, and exercises with other fire personnel to maintain job related skills. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard. Work standards and procedures are well established; however, significant independence and judgment are required of the employee. Work is reviewed by the Fire Captain through observation, reports and discussions.
Responds on fire apparatus to incidents and performs all basic firefighting, emergency medical technician, and other hazard and threat mitigation functions including making hose and adapter connections, using self-contained breathing apparatus, advancing hose lines, using portable extinguishers, conducting salvage operations, using ground ladders, monitoring radio transmissions and relaying messages, assessing and treating patients, and lifting and moving patients. These functions are often carried out using specialized tools and techniques.
Uses hand tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, and other power tools to carry out functions such as forcing entry into structures, removing smoke and hazardous gases from structures, extrication of patients, and checking for fire extension.
After completion of departmental Relief Driver certification, serves as apparatus Driver/Operator when needed. This includes providing safe transport of personnel and equipment, operating the apparatus pump and/or aerial device, making hose and adapter connections, calculating friction loss and pressures, maintaining correct pressures and flows, and communicating with suppression crews and/or command.
Participates in departmental and Town-wide programs to establish and maintain strength, endurance, and general wellness.
Trains to assure proficiency with all hazard and threat mitigation functions, equipment, apparatus, street locations, and target hazards.
Participates in fire prevention and readiness activities including inspections, public education, demonstrating fire extinguishers, demonstrating and installing smoke detectors, preparing pre-plans, testing and maintenance of fire hydrants, testing and maintenance of apparatus, and testing and maintenance of other equipment.
Attends lectures, studies manuals, participates in drills and learns modern techniques to develop and maintain skills.
Maintains fire station facilities and grounds by cleaning, sweeping, mopping, painting, washing
windows, mowing, landscaping and other associated tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.
Specific knowledge, skills and abilities requirements are elaborated in the Fire Rescue Department Career Development Procedures. All employees must have the following:
Ability to produce accurate reports and written documentation. Ability to support the values and goals of the department.
Ability to read and understand technical materials.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate as a member of the team and establish and maintain effective relationships with persons encountered in the course of work.
Ability to remain in control and make sound decisions during high stress situations.
High school diploma or equivalent degree supplemented with formal Fire Service training and experience, sufficient to meet the special requirements of the classification.
Special Requirements
North Carolina Class C Driver’s License (or equivalent State issued Driver’s License)
The following certifications must be obtained within the probationary period of (1) year and maintained:
• North Carolina Firefighter Certification
• North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician
• North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I Responder
This position is classified as safety sensitive per the Town’s Personnel Policy.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status:
Non-Exempt
