Firefighter

About the role

Responds to all types of rescue, fire suppression, medical, and non-medical emergency calls, and implements actions required to save lives and property, and protect the environment.

Operates standard fire suppression, rescue and medical equipment safely and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes while adhering to departmental policies and applicable State or local laws and protocols.

Performs routine and preventive maintenance of City equipment, facilities and vehicles.

Following demonstration of competence, drives City vehicles as assigned in a safe manner.

Participates in non-emergency activities such as fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and public relations events.

Receives and responds to citizen requests for general information or assistance.

Monitors departmental radio transmissions and telephones.

Completes all required reports.

Must be willing to be trained, certified, licensed or assigned duties as deemed necessary by the department.

Performs other duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Responds to all types of rescue, fire suppression, medical, and non-medical emergency calls, and implements actions required to save lives and property, and protect the environment.
• Operates standard fire suppression, rescue and medical equipment safely and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes while adhering to departmental policies and applicable State or local laws and protocols.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance of City equipment, facilities and vehicles.
• Following demonstration of competence, drives City vehicles as assigned in a safe manner.
• Participates in non-emergency activities such as fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and public relations events.
• Receives and responds to citizen requests for general information or assistance.
• Monitors departmental radio transmissions and telephones.
• Completes all required reports.
• Must be willing to be trained, certified, licensed or assigned duties as deemed necessary by the department.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current State of Alabama EMT Basic License or higher at time of application
• Current National Registry License, EMT Basic or higher at time of application
• Ability to pass a NFPA-1582 medically required physical for Firefighters and all other City of Hoover pre-employment requirements
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover driver's permit
• Ability to comply with the Hoover Fire Department grooming standards policy

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid and current Alabama Personnel Standards Commission Firefighter I Certificate (if applicable)

Skills

• Ability to operate standard fire suppression, rescue and medical equipment safely and efficiently
• Knowledge of departmental policies and applicable State or local laws and protocols
• Ability to perform routine and preventive maintenance of City equipment, facilities and vehicles
• Ability to drive City vehicles as assigned in a safe manner
• Ability to participate in non-emergency activities such as fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and public relations events
• Ability to receive and respond to citizen requests for general information or assistance
• Ability to monitor departmental radio transmissions and telephones
• Ability to complete all required reports
• Willingness to be trained, certified, licensed or assigned duties as deemed necessary by the department
• Ability to perform other duties as directed

Benefits

Starting Salary May Be Adjusted Depending On Experience.

Pay

$54,121.60 - $83,969.60 for Firefighter (EMT or higher)

$59,924.80 - $92,996.80 for Fire Medic (Paramedic)

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

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