Firefighter I

Effingham County, GA Board of Commissioners; Springfield (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Effingham County, GA Board of Commissioners is seeking a full-time firefighter. Pay is $18.22 per hour for non-certified and $19.14 per hour for certified firefighters.

The position involves operating fire apparatus, maintaining equipment, and engaging in fire safety education and training. Core requirements include a high school diploma, valid Georgia driver’s licenses, and timely completion of required certifications within specified periods.

Qualifications

• Education and experience combinations that provide required knowledge and abilities.
• Typical path includes a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications must be obtained within specified time frames.

Responsibilities

• Operates fire trucks, pumpers, hoses, and extinguishers during fire suppressions and rescue operations.
• Tests and maintains fire detection and suppression equipment.
• Inspects and prepares fire pre-plans for buildings, grounds, and facilities.
• Responds to fire alarms, EMS calls, traffic accidents, and other emergencies.

Skills

Basic Principles of Fire Suppression

Remain Calm in Emergency Situations

Pertinent Laws and Codes

Endurance and Agility

Emergency Medical Care Basics

Effective Relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$18.22 per hour Firefighter Non-Certified; $19.14 per hour Firefighter Certified

Full-Time

$18.22 per hour Firefighter Non-Certified; $19.14 per hour Firefighter Certified

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties employees perform in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Under general supervision: operates fire trucks, pumpers, hoses, and extinguishers during fire suppressions and/or rescue operations; tests and maintains fire detection and suppression equipment; inspects and prepares fire pre-plans for building, grounds, and facilities; maintains fire station buildings, facilities and apparatus; responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, traffic accidents, rescue and other emergency calls to protect life and property; participates in training, drill and independent study activities; conducts fire safety education classes; performs various staff support assignments; and performs related work as assigned.

Skills

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of: Ability to:

• Basic Principles of Fire Suppression Remain Calm in Emergency Situations
• Pertinent Laws and Codes Maintain Physical Endurance and Agility
• Basics of Emergency Medical Care Establish/Maintain Effective Relationships

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent.

License

Must possess, at the time of appointment, a valid Georgia Class C Driver's License and obtain, within the first twelve (12) months of employment, a Georgia Class F Non-Commercial Driver's License.

Certification

Firefighter I, IFC 100, 200, 700, 800, Haz-Mat Operations certifications must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment; and additionally, Georgia State Certified Firefighter, Georgia Medical First Responder, Structural Fire Control, Interior Search & Rescue I certifications must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

Other Requirements

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, with no felony convictions within the previous ten (10) years.

We are an equal opportunity/drug-free workplace employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants with a known disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request an accommodation in the recruitment or selection process but must request this accommodation no later than 48 hours prior to the need.

All resumes must be submitted with a completed County Application. Applications can be obtained at the Human Resources Office, 804 S Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329, or www.effinghamcounty.org/Jobs.aspx.