FIREFIGHTER CERTIFIED/EMT BASIC

The City of Fairburn Fire Department is seeking to fill a Firefighter position. The purpose of this classification is to perform firefighting and rescue operations in a variety of public safety and emergency situations, such as fires, hazardous materials spills, vehicle accidents, and related situations. Hiring Pay Rate (Firefighter Recruit/24-hr Shift): $18.05 Hourly ($49,749.00 annually) Hiring Pay Rate (Firefighter Certified/EMT Basic/24-hr Shift): $19.04 Hourly ($52,485.20 annually) Hiring Pay Rate (Firefighter Advanced EMT/24-hr Shift): $20.51 Hourly ($56,421.58 annually) JOB SUMMARY The purpose of this classification is to perform firefighting and rescue operations in a variety of public safety and emergency situations, such as fires, hazardous materials spills, vehicle accidents, and related situations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responds to alarms and all fire and non-fire emergencies, such as structural fires, hazardous material spills, vehicle accidents, and various rescue operations, and emergency medical service calls. Provide basic life support services, using KED, AED, traction splint, stair chair, etc., while responding to calls or during special event operations. Performs a variety of firefighting and rescue tasks; extinguishes fires, performs vehicle extrication, performs rope rescue, searches for trapped or injured victims; carries, positions, and climbs ladders; performs forcible entry at emergency scene; and operates fire stream nozzles. Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scene; assists with evacuation, and crowd control; secures utilities at fire scene; performs traffic control tasks at accident scene. Assists with flow testing of fire hydrants and record data on charts. Provides mutual aid to other fire departments; assists the police department and medical units as needed. Drives, operates, and maintains fire pumpers and aerial apparatus; operates and maintains self-contained breathing apparatus. Operates a variety of equipment in the performance of duties, such as fire rescue equipment, all fire department vehicles, radio communications equipment, fire extinguishers, various hoses and nozzles, various ladders, power tools, hand tools, and related equipment. Performs pre-fire planning and evaluation; maintains familiarity with city maps and charts; cleans and maintains equipment before and after fires to ensure readiness. Performs child safety seat inspections and installations. Participates in public safety education activities; conducts blood pressure screenings. Assists in fire prevention activities; provides lectures, programs, and classes to civic groups, schools, and businesses per fire prevention and fire safety; conducts fire safety inspections of businesses. Performs routine maintenance work involved in the upkeep of fire department property, vehicles, and equipment, records and reports maintenance activities. Attends training classes in firefighting and related subjects; maintains required training hours; maintains physical fitness. Collects and records information for fire reports; prepares a variety of reports and logs; copies, maintains records, and transmits as appropriate; issues burn permits. Operates a personal computer, audio/visual equipment, general office equipment or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, Internet, or other computer applications. Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public; provides information and education to the public regarding fire safety, fire prevention, and firefighting; conducts fire station tours and blood pressure checks for the public; installs smoke detectors; participates in parades and civic events. Performs other related duties as assigned.