Firefighter II

General Statement of Duties

An employee in this classification is responsible for the fire and life safety of our citizens by responding to fire/rescue related incidents, drive emergency equipment and operate it at the scene of emergencies within the county.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An Employee in this class is responsible for performing duties related to emergency operations involving medical rescue, technical rescue, fire suppression and Hazardous Material incidents. Employee maintains apparatus, equipment and facilities for response. Assist County Fire Departments with pre-fire planning, comprehensive fire/rescue training, public education and other support related operations. Assist with initial fire investigations to determine origin and cause as requested by investigators. Perform other duties assigned by the Director.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Function as a Firefighter on a multi-person Rescue Company.
• Drive emergency equipment and operate it at the scene of emergencies.
• Perform duties related to emergency operations involving fire suppression, hazardous materials incidents as well as perform technical rescues involving vehicle extrication, surface and water rescue incidents.
• Maintain apparatus, equipment, and facilities for response.
• Aid area fire departments with pre-fire planning, comprehensive fire/rescue training and other support related operations.
• Aid fire investigators with initial fire/arson investigations to determine origin and cause.
• Perform other duties assigned by Director.

Recruitment Standards

• Considerable knowledge of firefighting procedures, technical rescue, medical rescue and Hazardous-Materials.
• Maintain a working knowledge of computer programs necessary to accurately maintain records and databases.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct research to stay abreast on all aspects of current Fire Science and Fire Protection technology information.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of firefighting, fire behavior, and building construction.

Typical Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of experience as a firefighter.

Special Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Must obtain Class B or higher Driver's License within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid NC Class B driver's license within six (6) months of employment.
• Must have visual acuity; capacity to lift and/or carry heavy objects, and faculty of both hands.
• Must have the ability to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment.
• Applicant must complete a Swim Test within (6) months of employment.
• Applicant will be required to obtain NC Hazardous Materials Technician Certification based on class availability (coordinated by employer).

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• The employee must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pound of force constantly to move objects.
• Driving is Essential.

Special Note

• This position will be assigned to work a twenty-four hour shift, or any other shift assigned by the director, but is subject to call back duty in addition to attending evening and weekend classes or meetings.
• May be requested to work when needed, including nights, weekends, and Holidays and must be able to perform work in all environments (day, night, heat, cold, rain, ice, snow) at times, in dangerous or hostile situations in rural and urban locations.

Supplemental Information

• Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
• The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind.

Required Questions

• Please select the highest level of education you have achieved:
  • No high school
  • High school or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or higher
• Are you certified as a Firefighter II?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have at least 2 years experience as a firefighter? (3 years of volunteer experience in the fire service is equivalent to one year of paid experience.)
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you certified as an Emergency Medical Technician?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you certified as a Haz-Mat Operations Level I?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No