Firefighter - EMT

About the role

The Firefighter responds to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency situations to administer life support care to sick and injured persons and to protect life and property.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for medical aid and traffic collisions to provide pre-hospital care.
• Other emergency responses include but are not limited to: vehicle fires, structure fires, commercial fires, brush fires, technical rescues and Haz-mat incidents.
• Provides fire safety education for public groups and conducts station tours.
• Aids in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment facilities.
• Connects supply lines, and controls and extinguishes fires using hand lines, deck, ladders, and portable water monitors.
• Applies foam and chemicals for fire suppression and control.
• Searches buildings and rescues victims from buildings and motor vehicles using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Contains, controls, and mitigates hazardous materials spills.
• Performs a variety of salvage and clean-up operations, including removing water, chemicals, and debris.
• Maintains apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants.
• Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in life support, emergency medical treatment, and firefighting techniques.
• Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities.
• Requisitions and restocks supplies, material, and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• State of Alabama Firefighter I/II Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
• Licensed by the State of Alabama as an Emergency Medical Technician - must complete Paramedic license within 3 years of hire.

Skills

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
• Team Work - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Leadership - Inspires respect and trust.
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Benefits

Benefits have been made available to employees through the Civil Service Law and approval of the governing body. Benefits are administered through the Human Resources Department.

Pay

Pay varies based on years of service and shift type.

Schedule

Shift types include Police Patrol (12 hour shifts) and Fire Shift Personnel (24 hour shifts).