Firefighter / Fire Engineer

GovernmentJobs.com — Brevard County; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — Brevard County is recruiting for a Probationary Firefighter to respond to fire, disaster, and medical calls, stabilize patients on scene, and train in firefighting methods and hazardous materials handling.

The role requires rapid response in hazardous conditions and involves working with the public with tact and firmness.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with required coursework in emergency medical and fire fighting techniques.
• At least 1 year experience as a Probationary Firefighter or equivalent training/experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Possession of the following certificates: ICS 100,200,700,800; NFPA 1403; Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, disaster, and emergency medical calls.
• Administer medical stabilization to patients in the field and apply first aid as needed.
• Operate emergency equipment and participate in firefighting and hazardous materials response.
• Maintain station equipment and quarters; adhere to safety and professional conduct standards.

Skills

Tact

Education

High school diploma with emergency medical and fire training coursework

Job description

An employee in this class serves as a member of a crew responding to fire calls, disaster calls and emergency medical calls, administering medical stabilization to patients in the field, and studying and training in methods and techniques for fire fighting, hazardous material handling, and emergency medical care. Work includes using and operating emergency equipment, putting out fires and/or mitigating other disasters, applying necessary first aid to sick or injured persons, and participating in maintenance of station equipment and quarters. Work is frequently performed in hazardous conditions, requiring rapid response and strenuous physical exertion. Duties assigned to employees in the class may vary according to needs of the Department and/or equitable allocation of workload. Tact, courtesy and firmness are required in dealing with sick or injured persons and with the general public.

Graduation from high school, supplemented by required course work in emergency medical and fire fighting techniques, and at least 1 year experience as a Probationary Firefighter; and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience required to perform the essential functions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Possession of the following certificates:

• ICS 100,200,700,800
• NFPA 1403,
• Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations