Firefighter

FirefighterFirefighters in the Merit System work to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires. Employees in this job class respond to emergency medical calls, rescue operations, and a variety of non-emergency calls to protect lives and property as well as participate in the custodial maintenance of fire station equipment, fire-fighting apparatus, rescue vehicles, and quarters. Firefighters spend time studying methods and techniques, and perform routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment. Work is performed within established policies and procedures and is reviewed by a Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, or through performance evaluations.Compensation and benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.Minimum qualifications include being at least 18 years of age, having a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate, no felony convictions, and a driver's license. Preferred qualifications include (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Firefighter I or Firefighter I/II as recognized by Alabama Fire College.Typical job duties include administering non-invasive healthcare to patients/victims, ensuring proper operation and readiness of apparatuses, equipment, and personal gear used for incident response, conducting fire safety activities for the general public, deploying fire hoses of varying diameters, operating aerial or ground ladder during ladder operations, assisting in developing pre-fire plans for businesses, public buildings, and residences, operating fire apparatus pump system during incidents requiring water, minimizing property loss from incidents, locating and removing victims from incident scenes, participating in duties related to the maintenance and appearance of the fire station, and participating in formal and informal training, sessions, and drills.Physical demands involve moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs. Work involves physical ability necessary to combat/extinguish fires and respond to emergency medical calls.Work environment is conducted both indoors in employer-owned facilities (e.g., fire station) as well as regular field visits to external places of business, residences, and Emergency Medical facilities. Work involves use of firefighting/lifesaving equipment. May be exposed to hazardous weather conditions, roadway traffic, infectious diseases, and angry/irate citizens.EEO statement: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.