Uncertified Firefighter

Essential Functions

• Performs within the limits of the employee’s certification and licensure as either a firefighter or Emergency Medical Technician, until he/she satisfies all requirements for recognition as a Firefighter – EMT (FD/11) or Firefighter – Paramedic (FD/10) with the City of Peachtree City.
• Responds to fire alarms and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.
• Responds to medical emergencies and uses EMS skills to evaluate, treat, stabilize and transport patients to the appropriate medical facility as allowed by Georgia’s scope of practice and department protocols.
• Responds to natural and man-made disasters; participates in emergency response activities.
• Completes required reports detailing fire and medical incident responses.
• Drives and operates firefighting and EMS vehicles, apparatus and equipment as assigned.
• Completes required training and maintains required certifications.
• Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard emergency vehicles; conducts regular inspections.
• Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety and CPR classes; provides tours of the fire station.
• Performs housekeeping, groundskeeping, and building maintenance duties.
• Performs inspections and pre-incident planning for City businesses.
• Completes fire hydrant and hose inspections and testing.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge and Skill

• Knowledge of the operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue/EMS work.
• Knowledge of emergency medical principles and applications.
• Knowledge of firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the fire department.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of hydrant locations, water systems, and water mains.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes.
• Knowledge of universal precautions relating to infection control.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of algebra, pharmacology, and chemistry.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue and EMS equipment, including motor vehicles.
• Skill in extrication techniques.
• Skill in patient assessment.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in the use of radios and communication equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.