Firefighter I

About the role

Performs responsible fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and incident response activities. Participates in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, technical rescue, emergency medical, and other incident response operations at the fire station.

Responsibilities

• Participates in incident response including firefighting operations, and operation of firefighting equipment as required;
• Responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents;
• Responds to emergency medical incidents and provides Emergency Medical Technician services;
• Responds to technical rescue calls operating various equipment.

Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement at fire scenes, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of courses and seminars in fire service, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalency [Attach Copy]; Valid NC (or state of residence) Driver’s License [Attach Copy]; Must obtain an NC Class B Driver’s License within 6 months of start date. 7-year driving record (non-certified) from each state of residency [Attach Copy]; NC Fire Fighter Certification [Attach Copy]; Candidates may provide equivalent certification with the ability to receive reciprocity of IFSAC, DOD, and/or National Pro Board certification through OSFM for all applicable fire certifications. NC Hazardous Material Operations certification [Attach Copy]; Candidates may provide equivalent certification with the ability to receive reciprocity of IFSAC, DOD, and/or National Pro Board certification through OSFM for all applicable fire certifications.
• Additional Training: Completion of NIMS IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, & ICS-200) [Attach Copy]; NC OEMS EMT-Basic [Attach Copy]; NC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) or the ability to obtain the NC Certification through NCOEMS by the start date or produce National Registry EMT-B for reciprocity through NCOEMS.

Skills

• Knowledge of modern methods of attacking fire emergencies and of the use and maintenance of firefighting equipment, ladders, and tools.
• Knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills, rescue techniques, and emergency medical service calls.
• Knowledge of the hazards of firefighting and appropriate safety precautions.
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of town streets and layout.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work of the department.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of required tools, equipment, and apparatus.
• Skilled in teamwork.

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance
• Participation in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
• Five percent (5%) employer contribution to the NC 401(k)
• Optional 457(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (40 hours)
• Shared Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Paid Eldercare Leave (120 hours)
• Dash-More Time (32 hours)
• Membership with Local Government Federal Credit Union
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Longevity Pay
• Christmas Bonus
• On-site gym (Town Hall and Community Center)
• Optional Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• STD, Accident, Cancer, Medical Bridge, Critical Illness, & Whole Life Insurance
• Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP)