Firefighter Recruit

City of Suffolk; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Suffolk is seeking to hire individuals who will attend and graduate from its Firefighter Recruit Training Academy. Under supervision, the recruit performs general emergency response work in firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials operations, with duties including fire suppression, rescue, and containment as directed by a supervisor.

The role also involves equipment inspection and maintenance, fire inspections, and station custodial tasks, with the expectation to learn procedures

Job description

Upon attending and graduating from the City's Firefighter Recruit Training Academy, under general supervision, performs general emergency response work in firefighting, emergency rescue, and hazardous material response. Work involves performing fire suppression, emergency rescue, and/or hazardous material containment or cleanup work in response to alarms, operating associated equipment and apparatus; and training in the methods and techniques of emergency response operations and use of equipment and apparatus. The employee is also responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment, performing fire inspections, and performing various maintenance and custodial duties at the assigned fire station. Reports to a Fire Lieutenant or Captain.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

• Attend and graduate from the City’s Firefighter Recruit Training Academy.
• Responds to incidents requiring firefighting, emergency rescue, or hazardous material response. May make the initial determination of necessary personnel, equipment, and suppression or containment tactics until relieved by a superior officer.
• Advances hose lines into the fire area. Select the hose nozzle, depending on the type of fire. Lays and connects hoses. Holds the nozzle and directs a stream of water onto the fire. Raises and climbs ladders. Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using various hand and power tools. Enters premises for firefighting, rescue, and salvage operations. Uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment.
• Performs necessary emergency rescue work following established protocols for Basic Life Support. Administers necessary emergency medical care requiring the use of suction units, immobilization equipment, oxygen delivery systems, etc.
• Identifies hazardous materials and the type of container or carrier at the spill scene. Uses various booms and barriers to contain spills and mitigate runoff. Performs fire suppression