Fire Recruit/Trainee

Posted by Fyre Walker - January 03, 2022 8:55 AM
$33,101
    Location: 302 E COLONIAL AVENUE Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909

    Fire Recruit/TraineE
    Salary $33,101.00 Annually-Apply

    Location Elizabeth City, NC
    Job Type Full-Time
    Department Fire Job Number 600

    GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

    Performs responsible protective service work in fire suppression. Work is performed under regular supervision. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

    • Responding to emergency fire related situations; participating in fire suppression and rescue; maintaining equipment and facilities; continuing training and instruction.
    • Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, salvage work, containment of hazardous materials, traffic control, crowd control, etc.;
    • Performs clean up and overhaul work;
    • Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment and cleaning fire station and grounds;
    • Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes;
    • Inspects, cleans and maintains fire hose, pumps, hydrants and related equipment;
    • Maintains required physical fitness through exercise, jogging, weightlifting, walking, etc.;
    • Performs other fire suppression and related emergency tasks consistent with appropriate NFPA standard for position;
    • May serve as relief driver and equipment operator if qualified;
    • Conducts tours of station for the public;
    • Gives safety demonstrations;
    • Performs related tasks as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

    Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Class B drivers license Must be Firefighter II certified with IFSAC certification or able to complete certification within 1 year

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    Some knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures as applied to fire suppression; ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression; some knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

    Must obtain a Class B drivers license. Must be Firefighter II certified with IFSAC certification or able to complete certification within 1 year.

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    Agency
    CITY OF ELIZABETH CITYAddress302 E COLONIAL AVENUE
    Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909Phone252-335-2499
    Website http://WWW.CITYOFEC.COM

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