Firefighter: Community-Impact Rescue & EMS

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is seeking qualified Firefighter personnel to support the Merit System. The role involves responding to emergency medical calls, rescue operations, and a variety of non-emergency duties to protect lives and property.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Fire Lieutenant, Captain, or Chief, with performance evaluations guiding progress. Minimum qualifications include being at least 18, possessing a high school diploma or GED, no felonies, and a valid

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate.
• No felony convictions.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Administers non-invasive healthcare to patients/victims by following accepted medical guidelines and using specialized medical equipment for treating various health-related conditions.
• Ensures proper operation and readiness of apparatuses, equipment, and personal gear used for incident response by performing scheduled cleaning, inspections, and maintenance to enable safe and effective incident response and mitigation.
• Conducts fire safety activities for the general public that are designed to reduce the risk of fire related incidents from occurring and enhance awareness of general fire safety precautions.
• Deploys fire hoses of varying diameters with different nozzle specifications and incorporates available appliances into fire suppression activities.
• Carries out officer/incident commander’s fire suppression orders by following incident response guidelines to extinguish the fire and ensure life safety of victims.
• Operates aerial or ground ladder during ladder operations while accounting for situational variables to complete operations.

Education

Pro Board or IFSAC Certified Firefighter I or Firefighter I/II as recognized by Alabama Fire College

Job description

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is seeking qualified Firefighter personnel to support the Merit System. The role involves responding to emergency medical calls, rescue operations, and a variety of non-emergency duties to protect lives and property.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Fire Lieutenant, Captain, or Chief, with performance evaluations guiding progress. Minimum qualifications include being at least 18, possessing a high school diploma or GED, no felonies, and a valid