Fire Fighter
Town of BeaufortDescription
- This is a time-limited position, funded for approximately one year. The role is full-time and includes benefits.Minimum Hire Rate: $50,728
Minimum Scheduled Overtime: $4,521
Total: $55,249
An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, technical rescue, emergency medical and other incident response operations at the fire station and on the incident scene. Employees participate as part of a team in the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and apparatus. Employees also participate in pre-incident planning, maintenance of records, inspections, and training programs. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incident response work including working in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. The employee is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed. Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Tasks
Participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides Emergency Medical Technician services; responds to technical rescue calls while operating various equipment.
Inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and condition; maintains equipment and re-stocks supplies as needed.
Performs maintenance and cleaning of fire apparatus, equipment, station buildings, and related facilities.
Assists with the preparation fire reports; participates in special projects as required; participates in training, fire pre-planning, fire inspections, fire education and prevention programming, mechanic maintenance and repair and testing of hose, pumpers and hydrants and other related activities.
Participates in training on shift and when required on other occasions.
Additional Job Duties Performs related duties as required.Typical Qualifications
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of firefighting techniques, procedures, and principles.
Knowledge of the use and operation of emergency equipment and apparatus used by the Town.
Knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills, technical rescue, and emergency medical service calls.
Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
Knowledge of the application of information technology.
Knowledge of fire prevention and education programming, pre-incident planning, and fire prevention inspections.
Knowledge of fire district streets and layout.
Knowledge of operation of all department equipment and apparatus.
Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, teamwork, and customer service excellence.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, officials, and members of the public.
Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.
Ability to prepare and maintain records of work activities.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement at fire scenes, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports.
Desirable Education and Experience Elements
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Desired elements are completion of courses and seminars in fire service, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license or equivalent.
Possession of NC OSFM Firefighter I & II certification or equivalent.
Possession of NC OSFM Hazard Materials Operations certification or equivalent.
Possession of North Carolina OEMS EMT-B certification with CPR/AED.
Ability to acquire other requirements as set forth by Town.