Firefighter

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. This class is to train and certify Firefighter/Paramedic Trainees in the responsibilities for performing duties in an assigned division of the department under the supervision of an officer or senior firefighter. These duties include responding to fires, accidents, and medical emergencies to protect life and property; participating in fire inspection, fire prevention activities, station maintenance, and training activities; and performing related work as required. This job is a safety sensitive position and will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of fire suppression and life rescue, utilizing a variety of equipment to contain and extinguish fire or mitigate other emergencies such as hazardous materials' incidents and technical rescues
• Assist in, or provide, emergency medical care after performing patient assessment to include advanced assessment, airway management, and pharmacological administration utilizing department medical guidelines
• Assist with conveying, or provide, medical information obtained from assessment to other medical professionals including physicians, nurses, and emergency room medical staff
• Receive training in order to independently prepare fire and patient care medical reports
• Assist in the operation, inspection and maintenance of variety of fire apparatus and fire stations
• Operate and inspect ambulance to ensure proper working conditions
• Monitor inventory usage and documentation for compliance
• Deliver fire and life safety prevention programs to educate the public
• Assist citizens with their general questions and concerns
• Participate in regularly scheduled training programs
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must successfully complete state EMS licensure, state firefighter certification, and other requirements to successfully operate on a department emergency response vehicle during the first two years of employment
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency
• NPQ Firefighter II Certification or equivalent (upon completion of the Academy)
• Pass a comprehensive background investigation, including criminal, controlled substance, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam, drug testing, and psychological and physical agility testing

Required Documents (Failure to attach both of the required documents listed below to your application will result in delayed processing of your application):