Firefighter EMT | Rescue & Fire Suppression Specialist

Shoalschamber; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Florence seeks a Firefighter EMT and Certified Firefighter EMT to protect lives and property. Duties include responding to alarms, extinguishing fires, administering first aid, and performing rescue operations as part of a professional fire department.

This position requires training, physical fitness, and commitment to safety; the incumbent will wear protective gear, participate in drills, inspections, and community education, and may be subject to drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire emergency alarms, lays and connects hose, holds nozzle, and directs water streams.
• Forces entry of premises for firefighting, rescue, and salvage operations, using chemical fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment.
• Removes persons from danger; administers first aid to injured persons.
• Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings.
• Carries charged hose line into the structure for fire extinguishment.
• Physically able to wear a complete set of protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Participates in fire drills and attends training classes in firefighting, first-aid, and related subjects.
• Participates in company inspections, public education activities, and emergency response operations.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of the operations of the apparatus and equipment to which the member is assigned.
• Maintains and cares for all equipment assigned to the member, the station, and the apparatus.
• Will be subject to call back in emergency situations during unscheduled work times.
• Safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and random drug screens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The City of Florence seeks a Firefighter EMT and Certified Firefighter EMT to protect lives and property. Duties include responding to alarms, extinguishing fires, administering first aid, and performing rescue operations as part of a professional fire department.

This position requires training, physical fitness, and commitment to safety; the incumbent will wear protective gear, participate in drills, inspections, and community education, and may be subject to drug screening.