Firefighter, Recruit

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government is hiring Feuerwehrleute to prevent, suppress and extinguish fires and provide basic medical support. Incumbents attend the fire academy and operate within a safety-sensitive environment with drug testing per policy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Georgia driver’s license, and progression to NPQ Firefighter II and EMT-B within 18 months. The position offers professional development and shift-based work in Decatur, GA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 18+ years old.
• Must obtain NPQ Firefighter II and EMT-B within 18 months.
• Georgia driver’s license required.
• Previous related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls for fire suppression and medical aid.
• Attend training and maintain professional qualifications.
• Perform rescue, ventilation, and salvage tasks at incidents.
• Maintain readiness of equipment and respond with safety in mind.
• Participate in drills, examinations, and shifts as assigned.

Skills

Emergency response

Fire suppression

EMS basics

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NPQ Firefighter II

EMT-B

Tools

Georgia driver's license

Fire equipment handling

Hoses and pumps

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.

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.