Fire Engineer/EMT

Town of Elon; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Elon Fire Department is seeking motivated individuals to perform firefighting, emergency medical and equipment operation duties. You will drive fire apparatus, manage water pressures, and support scene command in emergencies.

Responsibilities include providing EMT services when required, participating in training, maintenance, and fire prevention activities while adhering to safety protocols and city standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED equivalency.
• Shall meet Firefighter/EMT requirements.
• Basic knowledge of hydrant locations and water flow principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate fire apparatus at scenes and manage water supply.
• Provide EMT services as directed by higher rank personnel.
• Lead at the scene until officer arrives and establish suppression plan.
• Participate in training, maintenance, and prevention activities.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Firefighting practices

Emergency response

Equipment operation

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Firefighter/EMT certification

Tools

Defibrillator

Jaws-of-life

Job description

Elevate your career with the Elon Fire Department! We are looking for motivated individuals passionate about modern tactics, ongoing learning, and serving our community. Don't just take a job—build a future in an environment that backs your dedication to excellence with real career advancement. Take the next step, protect our neighbors, and grow with us by applying today

General Statement of Duties

Performs firefighting, emergency medical, and fire equipment operation work in response to emergency situations.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class is responsible for safely driving and operating fire apparatus during emergency situations. Emphasis of the work is on application of emergency medical services and firefighting tactics as well as equipment operation, determining water or retardant pressure rates for fire hoses, size of fire hoses required, and use of ladders, hand tools, and cutting tools. This employee is a Firefighter and retains the requirement to serve in the absence of a supervisory officer since the position may work up or down the chain of command structure as the need arises. The employee also responds to emergency medical calls, provides emergency medical services, participates in training classes, and cleans fire equipment and station house. Work standards and procedures are well established and understood; however, significant independence of action and judgment are required during a fire or emergency medical call. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Captain or higher ranked officer and is reviewed through observation, reports, and discussion concerning and effectiveness of performance.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Drives fire apparatus to and from fire or emergency scenes; on fire calls connects pump to water source and hoses to the pump; calculates friction loss pumping water and maintains correct pressures for nozzles based on hose sizes and fire conditions; monitors radio transmission and relays messages as needed
• Provides defined emergency medical services to individuals in all emergency calls for service; provides EMT services as directed by Paramedic personnel when required
• Serves as fire officer until arrival of the officer-in-charge; takes charge at the scene of fire and assesses situation, determines method of suppression, makes first attack on the fire, and determines placement of the engine
• Participates in post-fire operations of cleaning and salvage; covers furniture and fixtures, sweeps and mops water to minimize water damage, and participates in retrieving, cleaning, and replacing all equipment
• Conducts fire prevention education demonstrating fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and help develop escape plans; attends lectures, studies manuals, participates in fire drills and learns modern fire suppression techniques to maintain and develop skills
• Participates in training to assure proficiency in all firefighting techniques; trains for knowledge of all equipment and apparatus as well as their operations; conducts residential and business fire prevention inspections; inspects and prepares scale drawings and pre-plan firefighting strategies; maintains knowledge of sprinkled buildings and hydrant locations
• Participates in routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including checking and filling self-contained breathing apparatus, washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hose, and inspecting hose and hose connections for damage and wear; sweeps, mops, paints, and washing windows of fire station
• Checks and flushes town fire hydrants for flow and pressure; conducts tours of the fire station
• Performs related work as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Town geography, street locations, and hydrant locations
• Knowledge of current firefighting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of the operation of and maintenance requirements of fire equipment, pumps, hose pressures and other aspects of operating one or more variations of fire trucks
• Knowledge of firefighting hazards and related safety precautions
• Ability to navigate to a fire scene with the shortest and most expedient route possible using knowledge of streets and GPS equipment
• Ability to operate and maintain various motorized fire equipment; ability to determine hose size, pump pressures, and water flow rates required to use in specific firefighting situations
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with members of the squad, company, station house, and the general public
• Ability to present fire prevention/safety training to school age children through senior citizens
• Ability to represent the Town Fire Department in a positive manner
• Skill in operating apparatus such as trucks, pumps, levers, hoses, radios, and other apparatus
• Skill in using firefighting tools and equipment such as a pry bar, axe, hose, nozzles, air packs, fans, shovels, rakes, sledge hammers, jaws-of-life, defibrillator, engine trucks and others

Physical Requirements

The employee is subject to the same physical requirements of other fire employees which is heavy work requiring exertion of in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee must have the physical stamina to endure the rigors of intensive firefighting and salvage work. Employee must have the visual acuity to operate equipment and to distinguish colors and see peripherally in both eyes.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions including exposure to extreme heat (above 100 degrees F) and extreme cold (below 32 degrees F). Employee is subject to noise, vibration, and hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to high heat, and exposure to chemicals. Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin including oils and greases and is also required to wear a respirator or self-contained breathing devices in certain instances. Employee frequently works in close quarters and areas which could cause claustrophobia. Employee may be exposed to blood or blood-borne pathogens when providing emergency medical services. At times the work is performed in conditions of extreme temperatures and danger for prolonged periods of time during which time one's vision may be partially or totally obscured. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazard.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Completion of high school or GED equivalency

Shall meet the requirements of Firefighter/EMT

Special Requirements

• N.C. Non Commercial Driver's license (CDL-B)
• NC Level II Firefighter; EMT-B
• NC Hazardous Materials Operation Level
• NC EVD Certification
• NC Driver/Operator Pumps (Preferred)