FIREFIGHTER I (ENTRANCE) (CLASS CODE 7210)

City of New Orleans Government; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Orleans Government seeks a Firefighter I for the New Orleans Fire Department. The role involves responding to emergencies, extinguishing fires, providing medical care, and performing public safety duties in a demanding urban environment.

Position requires 18+ years, valid ID and driver's license, HS diploma or GED, and IFSAC/Pro Board certifications. A one-year probationary period applies for Firefighter I, with ongoing training to advance competencies.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older at time of application.
• Valid picture ID and driver's license required.
• Proof of graduation (HS diploma or GED) within two weeks of application.
• One year of firefighting experience in a professional/paid fire department.
• Good physical and psychological condition to perform essential job functions.
• Arrests/convictions for felonies or numerous misdemeanors are disqualifying.
• Certifications must be IFSAC and/or Pro Board sealed; proof due within two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies to extinguish fires and render medical care.
• Work includes forcible entry, ventilation, search and rescue, salvage and overhaul.
• Provide fire safety and emergency response services as required; operate under orders from officers.
• Participate in training to stay current with firefighting and prevention techniques.
• Work in shelters during emergencies and perform public safety duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IFSAC/Pro Board certifications

Job description

Skilled work involving the response to emergency situations in the City of New Orleans for the protection of life and property, reducing the incidence of fire and the loss of life to civilians and fire personnel. Involves work in Emergency Medical Response, Extinguishment and Prevention of fires, Public Safety and Emergency Management related work as required; semi-skilled work in maintaining equipment, apparatus, and quarters in good condition. Work involves an element of personal danger. Functions of the position are: preventing, responding to and mitigating emergencies i.e. extinguishing fires, rendering medical care, conducting inspections, installing smoke alarms, presenting fire safety and public education programs, working in shelters during emergencies, emergency management and public safety duties and related work as required. Work involves the performance of tasks requiring considerable physical exertion, often under emergency and hazardous conditions. Employee must execute orders from commanding officers in a prompt, efficient manner according to appropriate methods and techniques. Duties also include forcible entry; ventilation; the search for, and rescue of fire victims; salvage; overhaul; and the proper response to medical emergencies or hazardous materials incidents. Employee must keep abreast of new developments in firefighting and prevention techniques through training. All duties are to be performed in compliance with the rules and regulations, policies and procedures of the NOFD. Upon hire to the classification of Firefighter I candidates will serve a one (1) year probationary period in that classification.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application. Applicants must present a valid picture identification, issued by a state or other governmental agency, within two weeks of application. NOTE: Applicants must present a valid Driver's License to the New Orleans Fire Department prior to being given a conditional offer of employment. An official High School Diploma or G.E.D. Proof of graduation (either original High School Diploma, official high school transcript or original G.E.D. ) must be presented to the New Orleans Civil Service Department within two weeks of application. One (1) year of firefighting experience in a professional/paid fire department. Good physical and psychological condition to perform the essential functions of the job of Firefighter I. Arrests and convictions for felonies or numerous misdemeanors are disqualifying. Applicants must have a valid picture identification, issued by a state or other governmental agency, on their person during all phases of application and examination. Applicants must prove certification in the following areas. All certifications must be IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation) and/or Pro Board (International Accreditation for Fire Service Organizations) sealed. Proof of certifications must be submitted to the Civil Service Department within two weeks of application.

• Haz-Mat Awareness
• Haz-Mat Operations
• Firefighter I
• Firefighter II