Firefighter/EMT

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the  City of Union City
• While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable safety, health, and environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position
• Adhere to appropriate City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls such as medical emergencies, traumatic emergencies and motor vehicle accidents
• Extinguishes, controls fires and protects property
• Places equipment, lays and connects hose, operations high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses safety belts, lines and hooks
• Participates in training drills; attends school and departmental classes on firefighting, hydraulics, first aid, fire equipment and apparatus construction and operation
• Services and operates all department equipment and apparatus; performs necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders and auxiliary equipment and apparatus
• Provides operating and procedural information to the public and school groups; performs incident activity data entry in computers; responds to hazardous materials incidents, provides necessary support activities
• Attends required training programs; reads necessary manuals, books, etc.; practices skills and techniques; completes required proficiency tests; participates in regular classes on firefighting emergency medical techniques, rescue, equipment maintenance and related subjects
• Responds as part of team when incident occurs; operates assigned equipment at fire scenes, involving laying and connecting hoses; holding nozzles and detecting fire streams; raising and climbing ladders; using chemical extinguishers, lines and other equipment
• Provides emergency medical assistance at incidents
• Creates an opening for gaining access to patients in peculiar situations and positions
•  Administers emergency medical care consistent with the recognized scope of practice of the State of Georgia for their certification level. Performs pre-fire planning of assigned establishments

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Any other duties as assigned.

JOB SCOPE

• Job has recurring work situations involving moderate degrees of discretion.  The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted programs and procedures is high.  Errors in judgment and execution will waste time and resources adversely impacting unit performance.  Incumbent operates independently but work is verified by supervision.

COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT

Contacts are across the entire State and include County, other municipalities and the Union City community in a leadership capacity.  Professional and community contact is a critical component of success in developing good will and support of City programs and initiatives.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree or two (2) years of college coursework preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Eligibility Requirements:

Must meet all eligibility requirements for appointment to this classification

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Must have no felony convictions within the past ten (10) years
• Must meet minimum physical fitness requirements as set forth by Georgia Firefighters Standard and Training Council

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Possession of or the capability of obtaining a valid Georgia driver’s license (class F) ) within one year from date of employment  and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Completion of Basic Firefighter Course meeting the requirements set forth by Georgia Firefighters Standard and Training Council
• Completed and maintain certification as a Emergency Medical Technician as set forth by Georgia Department of Human Resource
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Certification as State of Georgia Firefighter
• Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or greater
• Complete the Employee Probationary Skills Requirements Workbook and all courses contained in that document.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative functions of the department
• Knowledge of modern firefighting principals, practices and methods
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment including personal protective equipment
• Knowledge of hazard identification and correction including escape route planning
• Knowledge of behavior and mechanics of various types of fire
• Knowledge of principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression
• Knowledge of the Incident Management System
• Knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City
• Knowledge of emergency care methods, techniques and equipment
• Skill in operating heavy emergency equipment
• Skill in the use of tools, equipment and apparatus to fight fires, rescue or provide emergency medical care
• Skill in operating a computer
• Skill in effective and efficient oral and written communication
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public
• Ability to perform duties in a safe and effective manner under stressful situations and conditions
• Ability to perform fire prevention building inspections and building familiarization activities
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public