Firefighter I,II

Position Overview

Responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, traffic accidents, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents that pose a threat or hazard to life and/or property for the purpose of mitigating these threats.

Responsibilities

• Responds on fire apparatus to incidents and performs all basic firefighting, emergency medical technician, and other hazard and threat mitigation functions including making hose and adapter connections, using self-contained breathing apparatus, advancing hose lines, using portable extinguishers, conducting salvage operations, using ground ladders, monitoring radio transmissions and relaying messages, assessing and treating patients, and lifting and moving patients.
• Operates fire apparatus and equipment, combating fires, and conducting fire education and prevention activities to prevent fires, to save lives and protect property.
• Participates in departmental and Town-wide programs to establish and maintain strength, endurance, and general wellness.
• Trains to assure proficiency with all hazard and threat mitigation functions, equipment, apparatus, street locations, and target hazards.
• Participates in fire prevention and readiness activities including inspections, public education, demonstrating fire extinguishers, demonstrating and installing smoke detectors, preparing preplans, testing and maintenance of fire hydrants, testing and maintenance of apparatus, and testing and maintenance of other equipment.
• Maintains fire station facilities and grounds by cleaning, sweeping, mopping, painting, washing windows, mowing, landscaping and other associated tasks.

Requirements

• North Carolina Class C Driver's License (or equivalent State issued Driver's License).
• Required Certifications (Must be obtained within the 12-month probationary period and maintained): North Carolina EMT, North Carolina Firefighter, North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I Responder.

Qualifications

• Displays willingness and ability to support the values and goals of the department.
• Displays knowledge and proficiency with regards to incidents and mitigation.
• Displays knowledge and proficiency in the use, maintenance and checks of all assigned equipment and facilities.
• Displays willingness and proficiency in training and fire prevention activities.
• Displays willingness to participate in departmental and Town-wide programs to establish and maintain strength, endurance, and general wellness.
• Displays willingness and ability to produce accurate reports and written documentation.
• Displays willingness and the ability to read and understand technical materials.
• Displays willingness and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Displays willingness and ability to operate as a member of the team and establish and maintain effective relationships with persons encountered in the course of work.
• Displays willingness and ability to remain in control and make sound decisions during high stress situations.

Skills

• Knowledge of fire fighting techniques and emergency medical response.
• Ability to operate fire apparatus and equipment.
• Proficiency in using specialized tools and techniques.
• Ability to assess and treat patients.
• Ability to lift and move patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively using radio transmissions.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation Leave Accrual
• Paid Sick Leave Accrual
• Paid Holiday Leave
• 1 Floating Holiday per year
• Membership in the Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS)
• 4% contribution into the NC401(k) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
• Medical Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
• Employee Wellness Center visits at no cost – dependents also welcome if covered on employee’s health insurance plan
• Looking to retire from the Town? We offer health insurance for retirees based on years of service
• Dental Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
• Looking to retire from the Town? We offer dental insurance for retirees based on years of service
• Voluntary Vision Insurance for employee at a low cost – dependent coverage available
• Short Term Disability at no cost to employees
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability is available 2.5 times salary (up to $200,000)
• Life Insurance for employee at no cost
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, child(ren) available
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost
• Credit Union Membership Eligibility
• Education Tuition Assistance
• Employee Birthday Gift Certificate
• 2% Annual Bonus
• Progressive Pay Plan