PRN Fire Fighter

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other 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.

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.

Additional Job Duties

• Performs related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

• Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of courses and seminars in fire service; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license;
• Possession of NC Firefighter I/II certification or equivalency;
• Possession of North Carolina EMT-B certification;
• Possession of Hazardous Materials I level certification.