Firefighter II

GovernmentJobs.com — Guilford County, NC; Meadowood Homes (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — Guilford County, NC seeks a firefighter to respond to fire and life safety incidents, driving and operating emergency equipment at the scene.

The role includes maintaining apparatus, assisting with pre-fire planning, training, public education, and supporting fire investigations as needed.

Applicants must be 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, and have 2 years of firefighter experience; 3 years of volunteer experience counts as 1 year.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 2 years of experience as a firefighter.
• Note: 3 years of volunteer fire experience is equal to 1 year of fulltime firefighter experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire/rescue incidents and operate emergency equipment at the scene.
• Maintain apparatus, equipment and facilities for response.
• Assist with pre-fire planning, training, public education, and investigations as requested by investigators.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

NC Firefighter II

ProBoard Firefighter II or IFSAC Firefighter II

NC Emergency Medical Technician

NC, IFSAC or ProBoard Haz-Mat Operations Level I

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

An employee in this classification is responsible for the fire and life safety of our citizens by responding to fire/rescue related incidents, drive emergency equipment and operate it at the scene of emergencies within the county.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An Employee in this class is responsible for performing duties related to emergency operations involving medical rescue, technical rescue, fire suppression and Hazardous Material incidents. Employee maintains apparatus, equipment and facilities for response. Assist County Fire Departments with pre-fire planning, comprehensive fire/rescue training, public education and other support related operations. Assist with initial fire investigations to determine origin and cause as requested by investigators. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of experience as a firefighter.

Note: 3 years of volunteer fire experience is equal to 1 year of fulltime firefighter experience.

Must possess certification in the following disciplines:

• NC Firefighter II, ProBoard Firefighter II or IFSAC Firefighter II,
• NC Emergency Medical Technician,
• NC, IFSAC or ProBoard Haz-Mat Operations Level I.