Part-Time Firefighter (Certified)

This position is for certified firefighters who have completed fire academy training.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Firefighter is to control and extinguish fires, protect life and property, maintain equipment, perform related tasks as assigned, work is with the element of risk. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes fire;
• Responds to calls for emergency medical services, and renders first aid;
• Responds to and render assistance in emergency cases;
• Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire;
• Inspects equipment and apparatus and notifies superior officer of any defects;
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keeps records of such action;
• Keeps fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition;
• Participates in training activities and instruction sessions;
• Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the City, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items;
• Performs various public information or education tasks;
• Enters inspection, training and (on occasion) fire and emergency medical service calls into the records management systems;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures;
• Works in a safe manner and report unsafe activity and conditions. Follows citywide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety,       prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City’s Safety Handbook;
• Perform other duties as required;

Knowledge of:
The geography of the City of Starkville and surrounding areas, (or the ability to quickly learn this information), including the street system, hydrant locations, the layout and location of public utilities and potentially hazardous materials or substances;
Ability to:
• Make determinations as to the best course of action for fighting fires or responding to other related emergency situations;
• Work under extremely stressful situations, day and night, which result of a fire and other emergencies, including the responsibility for remaining calm and carrying out all duties with the recognition of the threat to life and property;
• Successfully meet the City of Starkville Fire Department’s requirements and pass entry exams;
• Successfully meet the medical and physical fitness requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association as well as a written test to assess critical skills necessary to be a successful firefighter such as teamwork, mechanical aptitude, reading ability, and basic math skills;
• Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of orders;
• Work in a team environment under extremely stressful situations;
• Read, comprehend, and follow simple oral and written instructions; and to understand and apply available guidelines to varied operational requirements;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Successfully complete a firefighter trainee program at the State Fire Academy;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:

Education: A high school diploma or a state recognized equivalent;
License: Must have a valid Driver's License (must have a good driving record--license check will be made), no police record (felony);

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

Environment: All types of weather and temperature conditions. Work and/or walk for long periods on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, and verbally communicate to exchange information.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to operate assigned equipment. FREQUENT bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing; standing, sitting, reaching at and above shoulder height, kneeling, balancing above ground, pushing and pulling, crawling, twisting at waist, upward and downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of neck; lifting of objects weighing up to 75 lbs. 
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents, equipment dials and gauges, color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.