Firefighter (Grade 13)

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntsville's Fire and Rescue Department is seeking qualified firefighters to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires, respond to emergency medical calls, and maintain equipment. Shift work is required and physical fitness is essential.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid U.S. driver’s license, and obtain Alabama Firefighter I/II certifications within three months of completing the Fire Academy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with graduation date.
• State of Alabama Firefighter I, II certifications required or obtained within 3 months of Fire Academy completion.
• EMT-Basic certification and licensure required within 3 months of Fire Academy completion.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certifications required or obtained within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Combat, extinguish, and prevent fires; in answering emergency medical calls; and in operating and maintaining departmental equipment, apparatus, and quarters.
• Work is performed in a fire station, apparatus areas, on scene, and in training environments.
• Shift work is required and physical exertion is a regular part of the role.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Alabama Firefighter I

Alabama Firefighter II

Emergency Medical Technician – Basic

Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations

Job description

NATURE OF WORK:

This is skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; in answering emergency medical calls; and in the operation and routine maintenance of departmental equipment, apparatus, and quarters. Shift work is required.

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Physical and Environmental Factors:

Work is performed in and around a fire station, training room, fire apparatus, fire rescue vehicle, fire scene, emergency medical scene, and indoors or outdoors. Work exposes employee to fumes, odors, smoke, gases, chemicals, mechanical mechanisms, toxic substances, radiation, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, moving traffic, electrical hazards, explosions, dangerous animals, extreme heights, unknown elements, life threatening conditions, atmospheres of up to 1000 degrees, irregular/protracted work hours, regular sleep disruption, and extreme heat or weather conditions. Work requires the regular, and at times, sustained performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, crouching, lying, crawling, kneeling, working in restricted and/or confined spaces, climbing, balancing on ladders, working at heights, and frequent to continuous lifting and carrying objects 50 pounds or over. Work requires the ability to abruptly perform maximum physical exertion without warm up and to sustain such exertion while wearing 45 pounds of protective gear. Work requires physical dexterity in the frequent and/or continuous use of hand-eye coordination and manipulative skills using finger, limbs, or body in the safe and/or productive operation of vehicles, equipment, machines and tools. Work requires the ability to push and pull fire hoses and ladders over rough surfaces, up and down inclines. Work requires working in restricted or confined positions, working with physical hindrances requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, crawling, and crouching for extended periods of time. Work requires ability to perceive and/or discriminate colors, sounds, odor, and depth. Work requires ability to verbally communicate, attend to tasks without distractions, reason effectively, use effective judgment, maintain alertness and awareness, perform multiple concurrent tasks, exercise memory, learn, manage stress, function as a team member, and operate office equipment.

The deadline to submit an application is October 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The Huntsville Fire and Rescue Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, military status, lawful political affiliation, or disability (except where physical ability is an essential bona fide occupational qualification).

THE PROJECTED DURATION OF THE SELECTION PROCESS MAY TAKE UP TO EIGHT MONTHS FROM THE APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or official high school transcript with posted graduation date from a public, private, church, or religious school or a home school program equivalent to the Alabama High School Diploma, as defined by the Alabama State Board of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency; 18 years of age, and must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license. Applicants cannot have been convicted of a felony or convicted of a crime involving fire and/or explosion; or have been found guilty of a crime of moral turpitude or have engaged in immoral conduct which indicates an unfitness to discharge the duties of a Firefighter.

Necessary Special Requirements

All applicants hired must possess State of Alabama Firefighter I, II and Professional Firefighter Certifications at the time of employment or must obtain these certifications within three (3) months upon completion of the Fire Academy.

The requirement for the State of Alabama Firefighter II Certification may be waived if the applicant possess a valid Firefighter II Certification accredited by Pro Board or other nationally recognized accreditation organization accepted by Alabama Fire College.

All applicants hired must possess at the time of employment or must obtain within three (3) months upon completion of the Fire Academy, an Alabama Emergency Medical Technician- Basic* certification and licensure and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification. Maintaining the licensure and certifications are a required condition of employment. *Emergency Medical Technician- Basic applicants may be licensed as Emergency Technician I (EMT), Advanced EMT, Intermediate EMT, or Paramedic.

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request