Firefighter (Certified)

City of Dothan; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dothan's Fire Department is seeking a Firefighter (Paramedic) who responds to fires and medical emergencies, providing rapid fire suppression and advanced medical care to the ill and injured.

This role requires Alabama Firefighter I/II, Nationally Registered EMT, and a training mindset; duty includes equipment checks, reports, trainings, public education, and community fire safety outreach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Alabama Firefighter I/II certification required.
• Nationally Registered EMT certification required.
• Paramedic and Advanced EMT certifications preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire calls and evaluate actions to control emergencies.
• Operate pumps, ladders, hoses, and equipment at scenes.
• Provide emergency medical care at scenes.
• Complete incident reports.
• Complete required training and maintain certifications.
• Inspect and maintain equipment.
• Maintain inventory aboard vehicles.
• Provide fire prevention information and teach safety.
• Perform housekeeping and building maintenance duties.
• Conduct tours for schools and groups.
• Participate in public education events.
• Pre-incident planning for structures.
• Inspect and service hydrants.
• Assist with fire investigations.
• Perform related duties.

Skills

Firefighting techniques

Emergency medical care

Patient assessment

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Equipment operation

Radios and communication equipment

Knowledge of safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Alabama Firefighter I/II certification

Nationally Registered EMT

Nationally Registered Paramedic (preferred)

Nationally Registered Advanced EMT (preferred)

Tools

Firefighting equipment

EMS equipment

Computers/records management system

Job description

Paramedic Assignment Pay

A Firefighter (Paramedic) has the potential to earn $55,452.80 - $88,691.20 annually.

This position responds to fire and other emergency incidents to suppress fires, rescue victims, provide emergency medical care, and perform other duties as required.

• Responds to fire calls and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.
• Operates a variety of pumps, ladders, hoses, and other equipment at the scene of fire, rescue, and other emergency incidents.
• Provides emergency medical care at emergency and non-emergency scenes.
• Completes required reports detailing fire, emergency medical, and other incident responses.
• Completes required training and maintains required certifications.
• Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard vehicles; conducts regular inspections.
• Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety classes; provides tours of the fire station.
• Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties.
• Conducts station and apparatus tours for school and other community groups.
• Participates in public education events.
• Conducts pre-incident planning on commercial and residential structures as requested.
• Inspects and services fire hydrants.
• Assists with fire investigations to determine cause and origin of fires.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires.
• Knowledge of firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.
• Knowledge of emergency medical standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the department.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of hydrant locations, water systems and water mains.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue, and other equipment, including motor vehicles.
• Skill in patient assessment and provide patient care in trauma and medical based incidents.
• Skill in extrication techniques.
• Skill in the use of a computer and a records management system.
• Skill in the use of radios and communication equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and
• Possess current and valid Alabama Firefighter I/II certification; and
• Possess current and valid certification as a Nationally Registered EMT.
• Possess current and valid certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic preferred.
• Possess current and valid certification as a Nationally Registered Advanced EMT preferred.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Fire Captain assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws and regulations; medical protocols; and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related fire suppression, emergency medical, and other emergency response duties. The variety of emergency situations encountered contributes to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to protect lives and property through fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical, and other activities. Successful performance helps ensure the safety of lives and property in the community.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, representatives of other emergency response agencies, local business owners, and the public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and educate the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in a fire station, classroom, drill field or on an emergency scene. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, extreme temperatures, hazardous situations, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective clothing and devices

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER

The City of Dothan will administer a polygraph examination to anyone hired/promoted/transferred into the Fire Department. The examination, which will be administered by the Dothan Police Department, will be a question and answer test that covers areas of your background, including but not limited to completeness of your employment application, correctness of application, your involvement in criminal activity, such as thefts and domestic violence, drug and alcohol usage and participation in the distribution of illegal and legal prescription medications.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record (PBA 09/10/01).
• In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion/ demotion/transfer.
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks. See City of Dothan's Background Check/Investigation Policy.
• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12).
• Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

Qualified applicants will be evaluated on education and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Affinitive Action Employer