Firefighter- Fire Apparatus Operator

Washington County Government; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal hours

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Paid sick hours

Health insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Defined pension plan (5-year vesting)

Military service credit

Job summary

Washington County, MD, is hiring full-time Firefighter-Fire Apparatus Operators. Applicants will not need prior fire/EMS certifications or experience to apply.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a starting hourly wage of $23.79 with overtime after 96 hours in a 14-day period. The role involves firefighting, technical rescue, auto extrication, hazmat, EMS, and driving/operating emergency vehicles.

Qualifications

• Applicants will not need prior fire/EMS certifications or experience to apply.
• Successful completion of the Firefighter PAT is required to be considered for interview.
• A Firefighter Medical Clearance Form must be completed and signed before PAT mentoring/testing.
• Continued employment is contingent on successful completion of the Washington County Fire/EMS Recruit Academy.
• Applicants must submit copies of training/certifications; PDFs only.

Responsibilities

• Responds to firefighting, rescue, hazmat, EMS and other emergency operations.
• Drives and operates emergency vehicles and all types of fire apparatus.
• Performs fire suppression, rescue, exposure protection and overhaul tasks.
• Provides basic life support prehospital emergency medical care.
• Performs inspections, maintenance and cleaning of vehicles/equipment to ensure readiness.

Skills

No prior fire/EMS certifications or no

Job description

Firefighter - Fire Apparatus Operator

Washington County, MD, is hiring full-time Firefighter-Fire Apparatus Operators. Applicants will not need prior fire/EMS certifications or experience to apply.

Washington County offers a full compensation package that reflects how much we value our employees. Take a look at what you can expect to earn as a Firefighter - Fire Apparatus Operatorduring your first year as a full-time employee with Washington County Government:

• Sixty (60) Paid Personal Hours
• Ninety-Six (96) Paid VacationHours
• Holiday pay for hours worked; paid at one and one half times the employee’s regular rate.
• One Hundred & Twenty (120) Paid Sick Hours
• County and Employee funded Healthcare including Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage
• County Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• County Paid Life Insurance
• County Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Up to $2,500 Annual Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• County and Employee funded Defined Pension Plan
  • Vested in just five (5) years.
  • Credit for Prior Active Military Service and Unused Paid Sick Days.
• An Hourly Salary of $23.79 per hour. Overtime eligibility after 96 hours worked in a designated 14-day period.
• $59,380 Annually, based on a 2496-hour annual work schedule.

• Additional Annual Pay Incentives per Certifications Attained:

• $2.00 per hour Maryland State Certified Advanced Life Support Provider Certification
• $0.40 per hour Hazardous Material Technician Certification
• $0.60 per hour Swift Water Technician Certification +Any Secondary Specialty Certification
• $0.60 per hour Confined Space Technician Certification + Any Secondary Specialty Certification

• Recognized Secondary Certifications: Trench Rescue. Rope/High Angle Rescue, Structural Collapse, Boat Operator and EMS Preceptor**
• All candidates must successfully complete and pass the Firefighter Physical Agility Test (PAT) to be considered for an interview.
• Mentoring and PAT testing dates will be provided later.
• A Firefighter Medical Clearance Form must be completed and signed by either a physician, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner stating that the candidate is medically able to participate in the Firefighter PAT.
  • The candidate will be provided with the Medical Clearance Form after a review of applications is completed by County staff.
  • The candidate is to bring the completed and signed Medical Clearance Form the day of PAT mentoring/testing.
  • Failure to bring the completed and signed Medical Clearance Form to your scheduled PAT mentoring/testing will result in the candidate being disqualified from the PAT mentoring and testing.

• Continued employment is conditional on the successful completion of the Washington County Fire/EMS Recruit Academy. Successful completion is defined as attaining a passing grade in each course as defined by the specific curriculum or the academy handbook.

Applicants with prior firefighter/EMS experience must submit copies of each training/certification. PLEASE NOTE: only PDF copies will be accepted, no digital pictures or screenshots of certifications permitted.

JOB TITLE:

Firefighter/Fire Apparatus Operator (Full Time)

GRADE: DES-4

DEPARTMENT:

Division of Emergency Services

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Lieutenant or Captain

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This is technician-level work in fire suppression, hazardous materials, rescue, and emergency medical care. The work performed affects the health and safety of individuals and the protection of property and the environment. Operations are in accordance with established policies and procedures, which must be adhered to, and require initiative and resourcefulness, analysis of problems and emergency situations and judgment in the selection of the appropriate course of action. The work requires periods of strenuous physical effort and involves exposure to heat, dirt, inclement weather, and other unpleasant conditions. An employee in this classification is regularly exposed to the risk of injury or disease, requiring the use of protective clothing and strict adherence to safety precautions.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

1. Responds to and participates in firefighting, technical rescue, auto extrication, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, and other emergency operations.
2. Drives and operates emergency vehicles under emergency and non-emergency conditions. Operates all types of fire apparatus to include, but not be limited to, ambulances, engines, engine/tankers, tankers, aerial devices, and rescue squads.
3. Performs fire suppression activities; including but not limited to, fire attack, vehicle and machinery extrication and victim rescue; and exposure protection, ventilation, overhaul and property preservation.
4. Performs prehospital emergency medical care at the basic life support level.
5. Performs inspections, preventative maintenance, and cleaning of vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
6. Executes comprehensive fire,