Under
close supervision, performs fire suppression and fire prevention duties
to protect life and property; provides emergency rescue and basic
medical treatment as required; utilizes various tools and power
equipment in rescue operations; maintains department equipment, vehicles
and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Responds
to fire alarms with assigned company; lays and connects hose; maintains
pumping apparatus; holds nozzles and directs water streams; raises and
climbs ladders; assists in freeing victims from situations in which they
are physically trapped; utilizes and maintains self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA).
Operates
all types of fire fighting and rescue equipment such as portable fire
extinguishers, power tools, hand tools and related equipment such as
smoke ejectors, forcible entry tools, pike poles and axes.
Administers
first aid; assists paramedics/EMTs at medical emergencies; applies
techniques for the control of bleeding; utilizes immobilization
techniques to stabilize patient; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Participates
in fire and life safety inspection activities and other fire prevention
and public education activities as assigned. Maintains appropriate
records and files.
Attends
training sessions that include fire fighting techniques, emergency
medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
Performs
various duties in the maintenance of station facilities and auxiliary
equipment. Washes, dries, polishes, and cleans fire department apparatus
and equipment.
Inspects fire equipment to ensure proper operation.
Assumes roles and responsibilities as driver of emergency vehicles as directed by Assistant Chief and/or Fire Chief.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Be at least 18 years of age.
No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude required.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Minimum Basic firefighting (64 Hr.) and Live Burn (16hr.) required, Firefighter I and II, IFSAC or Pro Board preferred.
Tennessee Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
AED Healthcare provider with American Heart Association or
American Red Cross required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of modern fire fighting.
Knowledge of fire apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, facilities, and the proper use and maintenance.
Knowledge
of principles and practices of emergency medical procedures such as
advanced first aid, CPR, and other medical assistance techniques.
Knowledge of decontamination procedures.
Skill in basic fire fighting techniques.
Skill in operating and maintaining voice radio equipment.
Skill in analyzing fire and emergency situations and providing an effective course of action.
Skill in effectively dealing with people under stress.
Skill in effective interpersonal communication and in dealing with the public.
Must obtain State of Tennessee Firefighter I within eighteen (18) months from appointment date.
Must obtain State of Tennessee Firefighter II within thirty (30) months from appointment date.
Must obtain State of Tennessee Division of Emergency Medical Technical (EMT) within eighteen (18) months from appointment date.
Must obtain State of Tennessee Division of Advance Emergency Medical Service within thirty (30) months from appointment date.
Physical Requirements
The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to pass reasonable fitness
and physical standards to safely perform work as determined by City
Physician: sufficient vision and hearing acuity, normal or corrected to
read, write and hear to safely operate tools and equipment. Ability to
lift and carry average sized individuals and objects of about 75 pounds,
though greater weights may at times be lifted, carried and/or placed.
Dexterity and fitness sufficient to grasp, crawl, crouch, bend, stoop,
climb, stretch, walk, run and otherwise perform physical functions of
the assignment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently works in outside weather
conditions and is exposed to extremely hazardous conditions and
materials. Work environment may be somewhat disagreeable due to exposure
to several disagreeable elements or to one very disagreeable element.
Work environment demands frequent confinement with restrictions on
movement or awkward working positions and protective equipment is
required to safely perform work. Generally physical and working
conditions are such that moderately serious cuts, bruises, burns,
sprains or illness causing confinement may occur despite provision of
safety and health precautions (some lost time is usually involved).
Additional Information
Application Special Instructions
All applicants must attach their resume and applicable certificates PRIOR to submitting their application.
