Fire Fighter

The City of Fayetteville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with disability Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description JOB SUMMARY Fire Fighter I: This position is an entry level position, which may or may not possess a current fire fighter certification by the State of Georgia, that performs firefighter functions. Work involves specialized responsibilities in fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, and basic emergency medical treatment. Fire Fighter II: This position is an entry level position requiring a current fire fighter certification by the State of Georgia and performing firefighter functions. Work involves specialized responsibilities in fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, and basic emergency medical treatment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responds to various types of emergencies such as fires, accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, explosions, and natural catastrophes; drives fire and emergency medical vehicles to the scene of an emergency. Utilizes a variety of firefighting equipment to contain and extinguish exterior and interior structural fires or to resolve other emergencies; operates pump and auxiliary equipment; lays and connects hoses; operates nozzles; directs fog, chemical, and water streams; ensures that proper water pressure is available; ventilates burning buildings; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and related equipment; performs salvage operations; removes debris; and operates equipment required for technical rescue, including hydraulic tools, rope rescue equipment, rescue saws, etc. Performs search and rescue operations at the scene of a fire or emergency; extricates people from vehicles; obtains baseline vitals including blood pressure, pulse, blood glucose level, respirations and oxygen saturation; administers first aid to injured or sick persons; and provides pre-hospital medical care. Inspects, tests, cleans, and maintains station equipment and vehicles; reports safety hazards or maintenance problems to Station Officer; and performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Performs building maintenance, ground maintenance, and general custodial work at fire station. Prepares, completes, maintains, and submits reports and logs pertaining to shift activities. Performs fire prevention duties including pre-fire plans to determine the physical layout and hazards of businesses; inspects business to determine compliance with applicable fire codes and ordinances; reports code violations and ordinance. Performs hydrant inspections and maintenance; checks and measures water flow and static pressure; cleans area around hydrant for easy access; and lubricates and paints hydrants as needed. Conducts fire prevention and safety educational classes; completes and issues burn permits. Participates in in-service training programs, certification classes, and drills as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Requires High School diploma or equivalent (prefers Associate Degree in Business or Fire Science); and Prefer previous experience in firefighting and basic emergency medical care; or Equivalent combination of education a…