FIREFIGHTER I

Chapel On The Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a Firefighter I to perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services to protect life and property in Chapel Hill, NC.

You will respond to calls, participate in mandatory training, and maintain readiness of equipment and facilities while educating the public on fire safety and prevention. The position includes comprehensive benefits and requires certification and academy completion.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Firefighter I certification and NC EMT or National Registry EMT.
• Ability to complete NFPA firefighter physical.
• Work well in high-stress environments and in teams.
• Knowledge of department rules, equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency incidents as required by departmental policy.
• Perform firefighting, rescue operations and EMS duties while maintaining safety and readiness.
• Maintain equipment, facilities and records; participate in drills and training.
• Educate the public on fire safety and prevention; assist with special events as needed.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency Response

Rescue Operations

Public Education

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services to protect the life and property of the Citizens of Chapel Hill. This is accomplished by responding to calls for service, delivering public education, attending required mandatory training, maintaining a positive image to the public and maintaining response readiness.

Essential Functions

• Responds to emergency incidents as required by departmental policy.
• Completes fire control and rescue operations by establishing scene safety; locates hydrants and other sources for water; forces entry into structures; enters burning structures; utilizes systematic search procedures to find victims searches for victims and fire sources; operates hose lines; ventilates smoke from structures; extinguishes fires; examines fire damage and assist in fire investigations; cleans fire scenes; determines safe evacuation paths; and uses equipment and apparatus.
• Provides emergency medical services as an Emergency Medical Technician; evaluates and administers care for cardiac, respiratory, allergic conditions and trauma incidents; provides life support; maintains EMS equipment and supplies; and maintains required certifications.
• Provides highly specialized rescue and/or firefighting services such as swift water rescue, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue; performs decontamination procedures; participates in drills; demonstrates consistent and thorough knowledge of specialized area; maintains records, logs and reports; and maintains required certifications.
• Maintains equipment and facilities by performing daily readiness checks and preventive maintenance; testing fire equipment; maintaining facility’s outdoor appearance; performs weekly equipment checks; and checking hydrants.
• Assists with special events and weather-related incidents; educates the public on fire and life safety; educates the public on child safety seats; visits schools and provides education about fire safety procedures and prevention; oversees fire extinguisher classes; maintains necessary certifications and training.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Supervision

This position has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Physical Demands

The work typically requires intermittent standing, stooping, climbing, crawling, heavy lifting and carrying. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and must be able to exert at least 100 pounds of effort.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed in a variety of environments and locations involving high heat, extreme temperatures, difficult terrain, and varying heights, confined spaces, limited visibility and hazardous atmospheres. Work environments include fire stations, vehicle, and at emergency scenes.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Firefighting, fire suppression and rescue techniques.
• Fire apparatus and equipment.
• Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Streets and other local geography.
• Emergency driving practices and laws.
• Hazardous materials.
• First-aid and CPR.
• Radio usage and procedure.

Ability To

• Successfully complete NFPA Annual Firefighter Physical
• Work successfully in a team environment and in high stress situations.
• Use web-based software systems.
• Use Microsoft Office tools relevant to the position.
• Solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT.

Education

A high School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Firefighter I – Completion of the Chapel Hill Fire Department Recruit academy. If laterally hired, must meet the certification requirements of the CHFD.

Firefighter I Requirements

• NC Firefighter Certification
• NC Hazardous Materials Operations
• NC EMT or National Registry EMT
  • NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
  • Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician
  • The employee will be given 18 months to obtain this certification if it is not already acquired.
  • NC Technical Rescuer
  • The employee will be given 18 months to obtain this certification if it is not acquired.

Supplemental Information

• You may be randomly drug tested while on the job.
• You will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.

The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.

Health and Dental Insurance

Health and dental insurance are effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical and dental insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the medical plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members. Employees are responsible for the full cost of dependent dental insurance.

Retirement Health Savings Plan

Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.

Paid Time Off

• Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.
• Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
• Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
• Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative

Local Government Retirement System

All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.

Supplemental Retirement Plans

• NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Empower.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by MissionSquare.

Disability Insurance

• Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income up to $462 per week for non-job related injuries.
• Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.

Life Insurance

The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.

Direct Deposit

All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.

Other Benefits

• Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at Civic Federal Credit Union.
• Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites
• Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment
• Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period
• Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing