Firefighter (Entry-Level and Lateral) - November

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Deferred compensation

State of Georgia Firefighters' Pension

Job summary

Cobb County Government's Fire & Emergency Services seeks lateral firefighters to join a critical public safety team. Credit for years of service is awarded; you will advance through the entry-level exam process after approval by the Office of Professional Standards.

Starting at $25.96 per hour, the position includes education incentives for degrees, specialty pay, and a full benefits package covering health, retirement, life insurance, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• No Experience: High School Diploma or GED and ability to graduate from the Fire Academy within 12 months.
• Lateral Transfer: High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by a minimum two (2) years consecutive service in a full-time sworn/certified position as a Firefighter/EMT-I, AEMT, or EMT-P.
• No Experience: Must possess and maintain an valid Driver's License; must be able to obtain NPQ Firefighter I and Emergency Medical Technician certifications within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical aid, hazardous materials, vehicle accidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies; follows dispatcher instructions and coordinates with related agencies.
• Protects life and property by extinguishing fires, performing searches and rescues, and creating entry points for ventilation or salvage.
• Provides basic first aid and stabilizes patients; may manage airway, cardiac events, allergic reactions, trauma, or other medical emergencies.
• Drives firefighting apparatus safely to emergencies, operates pumps and equipment, maintains inventory on vehicles, and supports apparatus upkeep.
• Maintains readiness by inspecting equipment, reloading gear, and preparing apparatus for future incidents; supports EMS equipment stock and operation.
• Participates in training, physical fitness, drills, and community fire education activities; assists with prevention programs and public demonstrations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is located in Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services. If your application is approved by the Office of Professional Standards, you will be sent further information via email regarding the required entry-level exam.

STARTING SALARY: $25.96 per hour

LATERAL FIREFIGHTERS

Lateral firefighters will receive credit for years of service. Final determination of eligibility will be determined by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY

• $1,000 Associates Degree
• $2,000 Bachelors Degree
• $3,000 Masters Degree

SPECIALTY INCENTIVE

Paramedic and Specialty Unit (Technical Rescue, HazMat, Med Ops) pay incentive available.

BENEFITS

Eligible for health and dental coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability insurance, and deferred compensation.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO FIREFIGHTERS

• State of Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund
• Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services Death Benefit Fund
• Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services Flower Fund
• Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services Benevolent Fund

PAID VACATION LEAVE

• 13 days per year / 1 year of service
• 15 days per year / 5 years of service
• 20 days per year / 10 years of service
• 22 days per year / 15 years of service
• 25 days per year / 20 years of service

HOLIDAYS

12 paid holidays per year

PAID SICK LEAVE

Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly

MATERNITY AND PATERNITY LEAVE

Employees are eligible for 6 weeks paid leave.

PAID MILITARY LEAVE

Up to 18 days per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE POLICY

Full time employees will receive up to [3] days of bereavement leave with pay for [24] hours. Employees working in part time positions shall be eligible for bereavement leave equal to [3] part time days off with pay.

Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, and other emergency situations: responds to instructions from dispatcher; and contacts appropriate related agencies as needed.

Provides protection of life and property: suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures; establishes openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; assists with cleanup activities; and exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.

Responds to a variety of emergency calls requiring the administration of basic first aid and medical treatment or stabilizes victims who are dealing traumatic medical issues: and may respond to airway management, cardiac emergencies, allergic reactions, altered medical status, cerebral vascular accidents, or various medical traumas.

Safely drive firefighting apparatus to and from fires or other emergencies following laws and regulations, operating pumps, aerial devices, power and other mechanical equipment as required, keep inventory of tools, and equipment on apparatus.

Maintains a state of constant readiness and preparation for emergency response: checks and maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles and in fire station; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing personal equipment, hoses and pumps, and other tools and apparatus; and ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures: maintains and awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; participates in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; and attends shift meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning and other fire education activities: conducts fire safety programs, apparatus displays and skills demonstrations; and conducts tours of fire station and fire trucks; and participates in community events and fundraisers.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools in operable condition: inspects and tests equipment; replaces fluids and greases equipment; replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment, cleans quarters, and performs grounds maintenance; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

No Experience: High School Diploma or GED and ability to graduate from the Fire Academy within 12 months required.

Lateral Transfer: High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by a minimum two (2) years consecutive service in a full-time sworn/certified position as a Firefighter/EMT-I, AEMT, or EMT-P; Had a break in service not to exceed one (1) year at time of the application for any agency.

No Experience: Must possess and maintain an valid Driver's License; must be able to obtain NPQ Firefighter I and Emergency Medical Technician certifications within 12 months.

Lateral Transfer: Must possess and maintain an active certification of NPQ Firefighter I combined with a National Registry or State of Georgia EMT-I, AEMT, or EMT-P; or an active National Registry or State of Georgia EMT-I, AEMT, or EMT-P; or F; an active State of Georgia certification as a Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector, or Fire Educator.

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, bright and dim lights, toxic agents, animal and wildlife attacks, animal and human bites, explosives, or rude and irate customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.