Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

FF/EMT

Must preform Morning Truck Checks

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Job Description:

Perform specialized firefighting work in driving, operating and maintaining firefighting equipment, fighting fires, and crash/rescue operations.

Principal Responsibilities:

• The operation of fire apparatus and other equipment at emergency scenes and the maintenance of departmental equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Uses firefighting equipment available to confine and extinguish fires.
• At the appropriate time and place within an structure, performs the task of ventilation.
• Recognizes and reports changing fire ground conditions to superior officers.
• Operates assigned equipment in compliance with established standards and guidelines.
• emergencies.
• Maintains the integrity of the crash/fire scene.
• Performs salvage and overhaul duties to prevent increased property loss.
• Participates in a comprehensive station training program.
• Complies with ORFD Fire Department Policies.
• Trains daily on physical training.
• Keeps abreast of new techniques, equipment use and pertinent information by reviewing fire service publications, manuals and journals.
• Organizes and actively participates in all department public education, community service programs instructing diversified audiences.
• Participates in the preparation and conduction of Pre-fire plans.
• May be required to serve as Acting Officer in absence of assigned personnel.

Standard Work Hours: 24 hour rotating shifts.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Working knowledge of the Firehouse reporting system.
• Considerable knowledge of firefighting and rescue principles, practices.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards involved in fire/crash/rescue work and the related safety precautions.
• Working knowledge of the operation of a variety of firefighting equipment.
• Working knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of assigned fire-fighting equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully yet firmly with the public.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain physical fitness standard

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $51,696.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Firefighter 1&2 , EMT Certification (Required)

Location:

• Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,000 - $51,696