Full Time Firefighter

Fire Fighter This is skilled fire fighter work position extinguishing fires, responding to emergency calls and performing emergency medical techniques in order to protect and minimize the loss of life and property. Assignments are received and are carried out under considerable judgment, initiative and skill in a variety of cases and must be able to act without direct supervision in completing work. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Responds to fire alarms; analyzes situation at scene and operates accordingly; operates pumps; performs search and provides emergent care, extinguishes fire and ensures area is safe before leaving scene Responds to emergency calls and performs emergency work in both fire and non-fire situations; performs emergency medical techniques at scene and prepares follow-up reports on calls Restores and maintains trucks and equipment to ensure they are operational and ready for emergencies Participates continually in educational programs, training and practice drills; participates in continuing education requirements maintain EMS certifications Maintains public relations with the community; provides fire prevention classes and fire station tours, performs a number of housekeeping and maintenance duties in and around the fire station Assists with annual fire safety inspections based on knowledge and training Interprets and enforces codes and ordinances, provides written warnings and issues court appearance tickets for violations Performs other related duties as assigned within knowledge, skills and abilities set forth by the Fire Chief Knowledge, skills and abilities include: Knowledge of modern fire fighter techniques and methods, knowledge of the city geography and street system Knowledge of human physiology Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the public Ability to operate firefighting equipment and apparatus to include truck, hydraulics, hose and ladder Ability to carry equipment over 70 pounds and lift victims of 120 pounds Possess Hazardous Materials Certification (Operations level) Qualification requirements include: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Certificates, licenses, registrations include: A valid Michigan Driver's License Hazardous Materials Certification (Operations Level) Current ARC or AHA CPR certification (BLS), AED and First Aid Certification Preferred qualifications include: Successfully completed Firefighter I and II, have a valid state Paramedic license, have Hazmat Operations, and successfully passed the CPAT exam. Successfully completed Firefighter I and II, have a valid state EMT license, successfully passed the CPAT exam, and can show current proof of enrollment in a paramedic program, to be completed successfully within two years of hire. Be a licensed Paramedic in the state of Michigan, successfully passed the CPAT exam, and successfully complete Firefighter I and II during employment. Language skills, mathematical skills, reasoning ability, physical demands, and work environment are also required. GovernmentJobs.com