Firefighter, Recruit

DeKalb County; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a firefighter to respond to emergencies, perform life-saving operations, and support fire department activities. The role requires readiness, physical fitness, and adherence to safety policies.

The incumbent must hold a Georgia driver’s license, attain NPQ Firefighter II and EMT-B within 18 months, and meet minimum education requirements. Training and certifications will be pursued as part of the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years of age; previous work experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; NPQ Firefighter II and EMT-B within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls including fire suppression, medical, hazmat, MVC, natural disasters and more.
• Provides protection of life and property; extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue and extrication; ventilation and salvage.
• Maintains readiness: checks equipment, reloads and tests gear, ensures EMS equipment stocked and operational.
• Participates in training, drills and continuing education activities; attends shift meetings as appropriate.
• Performs general maintenance of vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus and tools.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hiring Rate $55,000

The purpose of this classification is to prevent, suppress and extinguish fires and to perform other related firefighting activities. Incumbents in this classification attend the fire academy.

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Attends training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge regarding department operations, job performance, and policies, procedures, rules and regulations; reads professional literature and training materials; completes tests and skills assessments; and obtains and maintains professional affiliations.

Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, and other emergency situations; responds to instructions from dispatcher; and contacts appropriate related agencies as needed.

Provides protection of life and property; suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures; establishes openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; assists with cleanup activities; and exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.

Responds to a variety of emergency calls requiring the administration of basic first aid and medical treatment.

Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response; checks/maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles and in fire station; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing personal equipment, hoses/pumps, and other tools and apparatus; and ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable regulations, policies and procedures; maintains an awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; participates in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; and attends shift meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning quarters, or grounds maintenance; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years of age; previous work experienced preferred.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain NPQ Firefighter II and EMT-B within 18 months in this classification.