About This Role
Respondi ng to a variety of emergency calls to protect life and property is the main focus of this position. The role involves addressing fire alarms, medical emergencies, traffic accidents, and rescue situations, as well as engaging in fire prevention and safety advocacy.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents
- Provide emergency medical services and first aid
- Advocate for fire prevention and safety to public and school programs
- Provide manpower and assistance to neighboring fire and local EMS departments through mutual aid agreements
- Conduct pre-incident surveys on all businesses throughout the coverage area
- Prepare and complete reports regarding incidents
- Perform routine maintenance on apparatus
- Perform detailed weekly inspections of all apparatus
- Perform daily inspections of all equipment and emergency medical supplies
- Perform weekly operation and cleaning of both aerial apparatuses
- Provide medical standby services to the city for all major events
- Maintain cleanliness of the assigned station
- Ensure proper maintenance and operation of all hydrants in the coverage area
- Ensure proper maintenance and operation of all houselines, both actively in service and in reserve
- Drill field training, physical training, teach CPR and First-Aid classes
- Perform related work as assigned
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license
- Must pass drug screening and background check
- Firefighter I certification
- EMT I or higher certification
- HAZMAT Operations certification
- Class B driver's license within 3 months of hire
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Important Details
- Physical Demand: Very heavy work, involving lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more
- Work Environment: Dangerous work with the possibility of prolonged periods working in high heat and high-stress situations, involving routine exposure to fire, smoke, dangerous chemicals, and poisonous gases
About the Company
The City of Rincon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.