Firefighter Recruit: Training for Life-Saving Fire Response

City of South Fulton; South Fulton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Fulton is seeking a Firefighter Recruit to join the Fire Department and train to prevent, suppress, and extinguish fires and to perform related firefighting activities.

Recruits will respond to emergencies, assist in rescue operations, provide basic medical aid, and participate in prevention programs while working toward required certifications and fitness standards. 18+ years old, HS diploma, valid GA driver’s license, and state firefighting/EMT certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• High School diploma is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license with Class E/F endorsement(s) within one year of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain State of Georgia Firefighting Certification, NPQ 1, NPQ 2, Hazmat Operations, and EMT-Advance certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond 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.
• Respond to instructions from dispatcher.
• Provide protection of life and property.
• Suppress, control, and extinguish fires.
• Perform search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries.
• Assist individuals from burning structures.
• Establish openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage.
• Ventilate smoke and gas from buildings.
• Perform salvage operations and remove debris.
• Assist with cleanup activities.

Job description

The City of South Fulton is seeking a Firefighter Recruit to join the Fire Department and train to prevent, suppress, and extinguish fires and to perform related firefighting activities.

Recruits will respond to emergencies, assist in rescue operations, provide basic medical aid, and participate in prevention programs while working toward required certifications and fitness standards. 18+ years old, HS diploma, valid GA driver’s license, and state firefighting/EMT certifications are required.