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Firefighter Recruit

Spotsylvania County
Spotsylvania County, KSA
Full Time
Entry
Onsite
4 weeks ago
Fire SuppressionEmergency Medical CareHazardous Material ResponseRescue OperationsEquipment MaintenanceCPR
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General Statement of Job

  • Under direct supervision, trains to perform emergency response work involving firefighting, emergency medical care, specialized rescue, and hazardous material response.
  • Preparation involves training in fire suppression, emergency rescue, and/or hazardous material containment or cleanup work in response to alarms, operating associated equipment and apparatus.
  • A Firefighter Recruit must demonstrate the ability to use fire suppression and emergency medical service skills in accordance with FREM standards.
  • Employee is also responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment, and performing various maintenance and custodial duties at the assigned fire station or training center.
  • Successful graduates of the FREM Recruit Academy will be promoted to Firefighter.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

  • Trains to respond to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, specialized rescue, or other emergency situations; may make initial determination of necessary personnel, equipment, and suppression or containment tactics until relieved by superior officer
  • Trains to maintain a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response; checks/maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire/emergency vehicles and in fire station; tests hoses/pumps on apparatus; re loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; prepares apparatus for
  • Trains to suppress, control and extinguish fires; locates water supplies to fight fires; lays out, connects, and maneuvers fire hoses; selects appropriate hose nozzles; operates nozzles and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire; disconnects and rolls used hoses.
  • Within the training environment, positions, raises, and climbs ladders of various heights to access upper levels of buildings and perform rescue operations; creates openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; enters premises for firefighting,
  • Trains to perform search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures.
  • Trains to provide necessary medical care in accordance with established protocols for basic life support; administers emergency medical care requiring use of suction units, immobilization equipment, and oxygen delivery systems; performs physical lifting techniques associated with moving patients bet
  • Within the training environment, identifies hazardous materials and type of container or carrier at spill scene; uses various booms and barriers to contain spills and mitigate runoff; performs fire suppression activities as necessary; assists with direction of evacuation operations as necessary.
  • Comprehends and makes inferences from written material, including FREM procedures manuals, Fire Service Training manuals, EMT manuals, the Emergency Response Guide (ERG), and Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping placards and labels.
  • Learns job related material through on the job training and in classroom settings regarding firefighter techniques and methods, firefighter equipment operation, and emergency medical service care.
  • Trains to drive, maintain, and operate a variety of fire vehicles/apparatus or ambulances; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Performs general inspection and maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, apparatus, equipment, buildings, quarters, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, testing hoses and pumps, maintaining breathing apparatus, inspecting/repairing hydrants, replacing
  • Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Minimum Training & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Must have the ability to successfully obtain and maintain all certificates contained within the County's Fire, Rescue, & Emergency Management (FREM) Recruit Academy curriculum. Curriculum includes, but is not limited to: EMT B, CPR, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Mayday Awareness and Operations; Haz
  • Must successfully complete all components of the County's Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management (FREM) Recruit Academy.
  • Must successfully obtain and maintain a Driver Pump Operator certification within 60 months of employment.
  • Non ALS certified recruit academy graduates must complete approved EMT 1 or EMT P, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS or ITLS certifications, and successfully complete the FREM ALS precepting program within 48 months of completing the recruit academy.
  • ALS certified recruit academy graduates must complete the FREM ALS precepting program within the designated time period and complete PHTLS or ITLS within 12 months.
  • Upon obtaining ALS certification and ability to practice, that ability must be maintained for the duration of employment.
  • Must meet and maintain NFPA Medical Guidelines as a condition of employment.
  • Must comply with current Special Conditions of Employment for Public Safety Employees.

Special Requirements

  • Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the County and of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management Department practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Firefighter.
  • Knowledge of firefighting, fire prevention, rescue/extrication operations, and hazardous material response methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment, apparatus, and tools used in firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care activities, and has the ability to operate and care for such equipment.
  • Knowledge of the hazards involved in emergency response operations and of applicable safety precautions.
  • Knowledge of basic emergency medical procedures and protocols.
  • Knowledge of procedures of extrication, movement of patients, rescue techniques, and transportation of a patient.
  • Knowledge of location and layout of County streets, subdivisions, buildings, and hydrants.
  • Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.
  • Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, policies, etc., as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
  • Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
  • Ability to respond quickly and calmly, exercise good judgment, and adopt effective courses of action during emergency situations or under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and interact with co workers, supervisors, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Opt Out Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Leave
  • Sick Leave Bank
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation 457 Plans

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